Lonah Chemtai Salpeter
Olympic marathon runner from Israel
Born
December 12th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Israel
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Competed in the marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, representing Israel. Established a successful marathon career with multiple national titles. Achieved personal bests in international competitions, solidifying a reputation as a top marathon athlete.
Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics marathon
Won national championships in marathon running
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