Alifu Massaquoi
Personal information | |
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Nationality |
Liberian Sierra Leonean |
Born |
Liberia | 6 April 1937
Sport | |
Sport | Long-distance running |
Event(s) | Marathon |
Alifu 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
- 1 2 Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Alifu Massaquoi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
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