Sirivanh Ketavong
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Sirivanh Ketavong (born September 1, 1970) is a Laotian athlete. Described as "the best female distance runner in Laos",[1] one of the world's poorest countries with few training facilities, Ketavong competed in the marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She completed the race on both occasions, but finished last but one in Atlanta, with a time of 3:25:16, and last in Sydney, with a time of 3:34:27. Ketavong completed the Sydney marathon "to a standing ovation from some fans".[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing File:Flag of Laos.svg Laos | |||||
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 64th | Marathon | 3:25:16 |
| 1998 | Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand | 9th | Marathon | 3:28:40 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 45th | Marathon | 3:34:27 |
| 2001 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Ottawa, Canada | 14th (h) | 1500 m | 5:00.97 |
| Southeast Asian Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 7th | 5000 m | 19:21.15 | |
| – | 10,000 m | DNF | |||
See also
References
- ↑ "The Real Olympic Contest: The Haves vs. the Have-Nots", Los Angeles Times
- ↑ "Takahashi breaks women's marathon record", Associated Press, September 24, 2000
External links
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