About Sapolai Yao
Born 1982. Sapolai Yao is an athletics competitor.
Sapolai Yao (born 15 September 1982) is a Papua New Guinean long-distance runner. He competed in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2015 World Championships in China without reaching the final.
Competition record
Personal bests 1500 metres – 4:11.48 (Brisbane 2004) 3000 metres – 8:45.55 (Brisbane 2006) 5000 metres – 15:28.94 (Brisbane 2006) 3000 metres steeplechase – 9:28.00 (Adelaide 2007)
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Who is Sapolai Yao?
Papua New Guinean athletics competitor
When was Sapolai Yao born?
Sapolai Yao was born on 15 September 1982 in Kundiawa.
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Sapolai Yao is an athletics competitor.
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Sapolai Yao's recorded nationality: Papua New Guinea.
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