Multiple sources confirmed that Maiyegun died of natural causes after being in and out of the hospital for the past six months.
Known to have been visually impaired for several years, Maiyegun’s condition had reportedly worsened before his death.
The news of his death was verified by Stephen Ogboh, a Nigerian acquaintance living in Austria, who confirmed the sad development to Sports Village Square.
Maiyegun’s demise comes just days after the 60th anniversary of his historic feat of August 10, 1964, when he won Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic medal.
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