Edrissa Marong

Edrissa Marong (1995/1996 – 23 January 2023) was a Gambian middle-distance runner.[1] With a best of 1:47.20, he is the current Gambian national record holder in the 800 metres.[2]

Edrissa Marong
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  Gambia
African Youth Championships
2015 Reduit800 m
2015 ReduitMedley relay
African U20 Championships
2019 Abidjan800 m

He also represented The Gambia at the African championship in Mauritius in 2022.

Marong died on 23 January 2023, at the age of 27.[2]

References

  1. "ATHLETE NAME Edrissa MARONG". World Athletics. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
  2. "Long distance runner Edrissa Marong dies". Standard. 25 January 2023.


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