Mohammad Sarengat

Indonesian sprinter, 1976 Olympic participant

Mohammad Sarengat - Indonesian sprinter, 1976 Olympic participant
Born

1939
86 years ago

Died

October 13th, 2014
11 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Indonesia

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Competed in sprinting events, representing Indonesia. Participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada. Achieved success in various competitions throughout career, earning recognition within the sport. Significant contributions to Indonesian athletics made during competitive tenure.

Competed in the 100 meters at the 1976 Olympics

Won medals at Southeast Asian Games

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