About Alfred Shemweta
Born 1970. Alfred Shemweta is a Swedish marathon runner.
Alfred Shemweta (born February 19, 1970, in Lushoto, Tanzania) is a male long-distance runner who competed internationally for Sweden. He twice won the Stockholm Marathon during his career: 1999 and 2000. Shemweta set his personal best time of 2:14:52 in the men's marathon on June 12, 1999, as part of his winning run at the Stockholm Marathon.
He was selected to represent Sweden at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics and he finished 28th in the men's marathon race. Shemweta retained his title at the Stockholm Marathon the following year.
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Who is Alfred Shemweta?
Swedish distance runner
When was Alfred Shemweta born?
Alfred Shemweta was born on 19 February 1970.
What is Alfred Shemweta's occupation?
Alfred Shemweta is a marathon runner.
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Alfred Shemweta is Swedish.
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