Personal information | |
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Nationality | Liberian Sierra Leonean |
Born | (1937-04-06) 6 April 1937 (age 87) Liberia |
Sport | |
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. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he again competed in the marathon as well as the 10,000 metres, but represented Sierra Leone. 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
- ^ 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.
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- 1937 births
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- Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1968 Summer Olympics
- Liberian male long-distance runners
- Liberian male marathon runners
- Sierra Leonean male long-distance runners
- Sierra Leonean male marathon runners
- Olympic athletes for Liberia
- Olympic athletes for Sierra Leone
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games
- Commonwealth Games competitors for Sierra Leone
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