Sirivanh Ketavong (born September 1, 1970) is a
Laotian athlete
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.
Described as "the best female distance runner in Laos", one of the world's poorest countries with few training facilities, Ketavong competed in the
marathon
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at the
1996 Summer Olympics
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in
Atlanta
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and at the
2000 Summer Olympics
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in
Sydney
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. 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".
"Takahashi breaks women's marathon record"
Associated Press, September 24, 2000
International competitions
See also
* Laos at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Laos competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States
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* Laos at the 2000 Summer Olympics
References
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1970 births
Laotian female long-distance runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Athletes (track and field) at the 1998 Asian Games
Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes for Laos
Living people
Female marathon runners
Asian Games competitors for Laos
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