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A Marathoner from the Solomon Islands Just Ran at the Olympics...in the 100 Meters
In an unusual move, the Solomon Islands placed the long-distance runner in its lone spot for the sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. In the first track session at Stade de France, the 30-year ...
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Solomon Islands distance runner Sharon Firisua steps into sprints, finishes last in 100 at Olympics
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sharon Firisua of the Solomon Islands resembled ... ambassador for the chain of islands in the western South Pacific, according to her Olympic bio.
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Olympics aren't a marathon, they're a sprint for lucky Solomon Islands distance runner
Solomon Islands' delegation sail in a boat along the river Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26 ...
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Olympics aren't a marathon, they're a sprint for lucky Solomon Islands distance runner
PARIS (AP) — For Sharon Firisua of the Solomon Islands, the Olympics are not a marathon, they're a sprint. In a turn of events that could only happen here, the Solomon Islands placed the 30-year ...
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Solomon Islands Olympics chief explains why marathon runner was entered into 100m sprints
Long-distance runner Sharon Firisua was selected for the 100m sprints because she "was the only active athlete name in the system", Solomon Islands' Olympic chief has revealed, shedding light on a ...