Joseph Fahnbulleh
Liberian-American sprinter and Olympian
Born
September 11th, 2001
23 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Liberia
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A sprinter specialized in the 100 meters and 200 meters events. Competed for the University of Florida, achieving significant success in collegiate athletics. Participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics, representing Liberia in track and field. Established personal bests that positioned among the top sprinters globally. Continues to contribute to the sport through training and competition.
Competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics
Won multiple SEC Conference titles while at the University of Florida
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