Mohammad Sarengat
Indonesian sprinter, 1976 Olympic participant
Born
1939
86 years ago
Died
October 13th, 2014
10 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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