FINA learnt with great sadness about the recent loss of its Honorary Member, Chief Olatokunbo Thomas, from Nigeria. Chief Thomas was 76 and passed away after a short illness.
After serving FINA as a distinguished member of its Swimming Technical Committee, Chief Thomas was elected to the FINA Bureau in 2000 and remained in this role until 2013. From then, he was a FINA Honorary Member.
A prestigious lawyer in his country, Chief Thomas had a pivotal role in the development of Swimming and Aquatics in Nigeria and greatly contributed to the progress of our Sport in Africa.
In this moment of grief, FINA presents its heartfelt condolences to Chief Thomas’ family and friends as well as to the entire Aquatics community in Nigeria.