Interviewer
Dr. Charles Martin
Project
History of the University
Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee
Born in Jamaica, raised in Canada, came to UTEP in 1980 on a track scholarship; student-athlete at UTEP 1980-85, 1989-90.
Summary of Interview
Describes first impression of El Paso; compares educational systems in Canada an U.S; tells about his track career as a high jumper including competition in 1984 Olympics, gold medals at the commonwealth games in 1982 and 1986; discussions of UTEP's coaching staff; comments about track team members Bert Cameron and S. Nyambui and comments on high numbers of foreign athletes on Ted Bank's UTEP track team ; describes UTEP'S winning the NCAA indoor track championship.
Date of Interview
10-3-1989
Length of Interview
45 minutes
Tape Number
No. 783
Transcript Number
No. 783
Length of Transcript
21 pages
Interview Number
No. 783
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Milton Ottey by Dr. Charles Martin, 1989, "Interview no. 783," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.