Rosefelo Siosi (born 23 August 1996) is a

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track and field athlete. At the

2016 Summer Olympics The 2016 Summer Olympics ( pt, Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad ( pt, Jogos da XXXI Olimpíada) and also known as Rio 2016, was an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 20 ...

he competed in the Men's 5000 m. He finished in 48th place in a personal best time after he crossed the finish line in 15:47.76. Siosi received a huge crowd ovation at the

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in Birmingham on 6 August, 2022 when he completed the 5,000m race alone, 4 minutes after event winner

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who was completing his lap of honour as Siosi continued to run his race. Comparisons were drawn with

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, nicknamed ‘Eric the Eel’ and ski jumper

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who similarly captured the hearts of spectators with endeavour rather than achievement at major competitions. Siosi’s time in Birmingham of 17:28.93 was a seasons best for him. Following the race he said he hoped his nation would soon get a synthetic running track to help his training, and now his studies have finished he is aiming to run well at the

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before aiming for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Siosi, Rosefelo Solomon Islands male long-distance runners 1996 births Olympic athletes of the Solomon Islands Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games competitors for the Solomon Islands Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Living people