Team Liberia at the Paris Olympics 2024
Profiles of the Liberian athletes representing Liberia at the Paris 2024 Olympics:
1. Emmanuel Matadi
- Event: Men’s 100m
- Age: 33
- Profile: Emmanuel Matadi is making his third Olympic appearance. He holds Liberia’s national record in the men’s 100m with a time of 9.97 seconds. Matadi has previously competed in the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
2. Destiny Smith-Barnett
- Event: Women’s 100m
- Age: 27
- Profile: Destiny Smith-Barnett is making her Olympic debut for Liberia. She switched allegiance from the US and qualified with a national record-setting time of 10.99 seconds.
3. Thelma Davies
- Event: Women’s 100m and 200m
- Age: 24
- Profile: Thelma Davies also switched allegiance from the US and is making her Olympic debut. She qualified for the 100m with a time of 11.01 seconds and for the 200m with a time of 22.17 seconds.
4. Ebony Morrison
- Event: Women’s 100m Hurdles
- Age: 29
- Profile: Ebony Morrison is rejoining the Liberian Olympic team after setting a new national record and winning the title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the African Championships.
5. Joseph Fahnbulleh
- Event: Men’s 200m
- Age: 22
- Profile: Joseph Fahnbulleh is a rising star in Liberian athletics. He has shown great promise in the 200m event and is expected to make a significant impact at the Olympics.
6. Jabez Reeves
- Event: Men’s 400m
- Age: 25
- Profile: Jabez Reeves is another talented athlete representing Liberia. He has been training rigorously to compete in the 400m event.
7. Wellington Zaza
- Event: Men’s 110m Hurdles
- Age: 28
- Profile: Wellington Zaza is known for his speed and agility in the 110m hurdles. He has been a consistent performer and is looking to make his mark at the Olympics.
8. Sarah Kollie
- Event: Women’s Marathon
- Age: 30
- Profile: Sarah Kollie is representing Liberia in the marathon event. She has been training extensively and aims to achieve a personal best at the Olympics.
These athletes have worked incredibly hard to qualify and represent Liberia on this prestigious international stage. Let’s cheer them on as they strive for excellence in Paris!
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