About Alifu Massaquoi
Born 1937. Alifu Massaquoi is a Sierra Leonean and Liberian athlete and athletics competitor.
Alifu Albert Massaquoi (born 6 April 1937) is a Liberian and Sierra Leonean former long-distance runner. Representing Liberia, he competed in the marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics, finishing in last place of all runners who completed the race. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he again competed in the marathon as well as the 10,000 metres, but represented Sierra Leone. Massaquoi stills hold the Sierra Leonean 10,000 metres record with a time of 31:06.29, set during the 1970 British Commonwealth Games.
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Who is Alifu Massaquoi?
Liberian long-distance runner
When was Alifu Massaquoi born?
Alifu Massaquoi was born on 6 April 1937 in Liberia.
What is Alifu Massaquoi's occupation?
Alifu Massaquoi is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Alifu Massaquoi?
Alifu Massaquoi is Sierra Leonean and Liberian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alifu Massaquoi. https://biography.guide/alifu-massaquoi/
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