About Mark Handelsman
Born 1961. Mark Handelsman is a South African athletics competitor.
Mark Ian Handelsman (; born 9 June 1961) is a retired South African-born Israeli middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres.
He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Handelsman was an All-American runner for the USC Trojans track and field team, finishing 7th in the 800 m at the 1983 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Handelsman competed for Israel at the 1983 World Championships but did not progress from the heats. At the 1984 Summer Olympic, he competed in both 400 metres, 800 metres and 1500 metres without reaching the final.
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Who is Mark Handelsman?
Israeli distance runner
When was Mark Handelsman born?
Mark Handelsman was born on 9 June 1961.
What is Mark Handelsman's occupation?
Mark Handelsman is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Mark Handelsman?
Mark Handelsman is South African.
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