Suwaibou Sanneh
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Suwaibou Sanneh is a Gambian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres
. He was born in Brikama
. His personal best time is 10.43 seconds, achieved at the 2008 African Championships
in Addis Ababa
.
He reached the semi-final at the 2008 World Junior Championships
and competed at the 2008 Olympic Games
without progressing to the second round. Finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 10.52 seconds.
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...
. He was born in Brikama
Brikama
Brikama is one of the largest cities in The Gambia, lying south of Banjul in the Western Division. It is known for wood carving and for its musicians...
. His personal best time is 10.43 seconds, achieved at the 2008 African Championships
2008 African Championships in Athletics
The 16th African Championships in Athletics was held in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia, from April 30 to May 4, 2008. The competition venue was the Addis Ababa Stadium. It is the largest Athletics event held in Ethiopia to date...
in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...
.
He reached the semi-final at the 2008 World Junior Championships
2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics
The 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics is the 2008 version of the World Junior Championships in Athletics. It was held in Bydgoszcz in Poland at the Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium between 8 and 13 July 2008....
and competed at the 2008 Olympic Games
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Men's 100 metres
The following new world and Olympic records were set during this competition.-Qualification:Each National Olympic Committee was able to enter up to three entrants providing they had met the A standard in the qualifying period...
without progressing to the second round. Finishing fifth in his heat with a time of 10.52 seconds.