Alifu Massaquoi
Liberian long-distance runner
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Nationality | Liberian Sierra Leonean |
Born | (1937-04-06) 6 April 1937 (age 87) Liberia |
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Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
Alifu Albert Massaquoi (born 6 April 1937) is a Liberian and Sierra Leonean former long-distance runner. Representing Liberia, he competed in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics, finishing in last place of all runners who completed the race.[1] At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he again competed in the marathon as well as the 10,000 metres, but represented Sierra Leone.[1] Massaquoi stills hold the Sierra Leonean 10,000 metres record with a time of 31:06.29, set during the 1970 British Commonwealth Games.
References
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Alifu Massaquoi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
External links
- Alifu Massaquoi at Olympedia
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