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Benjamin Keleketu

b. 1965

Motswana long-distance runner (*1965)

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About Benjamin Keleketu

Born 1965. Benjamin Keleketu is a Botswanan athlete and athletics competitor.

Benjamin Keleketu (born 6 February 1965) is a Botswana former long-distance runner and cross country runner. He competed in the men's marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Career As a cross country runner he competed in the men's race at the 1991 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

Ahead of the 1992 Summer Olympics he trained about 55 kilometres per week. He ran his first ever marathon in April 1992. He finished the marathon as one of the last runners, 32 minutes after the South Korean winner. He had to finish the race at a warm-up track, as the Barcelona Olympic Stadium was needed for the 1992 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. Keleketu said after the finish in extensive comments how hard it was but that he will win next time.

He also represented his country at the 1995 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in France.

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Who is Benjamin Keleketu?

Motswana long-distance runner (*1965)

When was Benjamin Keleketu born?

Benjamin Keleketu was born on 6 February 1965.

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Benjamin Keleketu is an athlete and athletics competitor.

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Benjamin Keleketu is Botswanan.

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· Wikipedia: Benjamin Keleketu

· Wikidata: Q30005987

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