Bailey was poised to go to her first Olympics in 1980, but after the U.S. boycotted the Summer Olympics in Moscow, she didn’t make it to the Olympics until 1984 in Los Angeles. There, she was on the silver medal-winning 4×100 meters relay team. Later, Bailey set a Canadian women’s record in the 100 meter dash in 1987, competing in Budapest with a time of 10.98 seconds. The record still stands in her home country; the women’s world record is 10.49 seconds, set by Florence Griffith-Joyner (1959–1998) in 1988. Bailey went on to compete in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. In later years, she was a lawyer in Ontario.
Canadian Olympian, sprinter Angela Bailey dies https://t.co/FraT1sLpim Incredibly sad news coming out of Ontario this morning. I bow to your magnificence as an athlete & individual Angela Bailey. You literally gave everyone a run for their money. RIP Angel 🕊️🕊️🕊️
— They call me Bourne – so can you. (@Bourne57998507) August 3, 2021
She was so kind, generous of spirit, and a true role model. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. https://t.co/OSta15aegy
With sad news and very broken hearts my sister Angela Bailey Canadian Olympic 100m record holder has passed under complicated conditions and a battle with cancer. Her contributions to life will live on as she come to find rest in our Lord Jesus. #Olympics#canada#yokefellowspic.twitter.com/dnPtXWSnb5
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