Alifu Massaquoi Explained

Alifu Massaquoi
Nationality:Liberian
Sierra Leonean
Sport:Long-distance running
Event:Marathon
Birth Date:6 April 1937
Birth Place:Liberia

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.

Notes and References

  1. Alifu Massaquoi Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418095821/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ma/alifu-massaquoi-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . 3 May 2017.