About Solomon Bockarie
Born 1990. Solomon Bockarie is a Sierra Leonean and Dutch athletics competitor.
Solomon Bockarie (born 18 May 1987), sometimes Solomon Bayoh (born 18 May 1990), is a male Dutch sprinter. He competed in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. He competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Makeni, Sierra Leone and is a naturalised Dutch citizen.
Bayoh represented Sierra Leone at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 200 metres and placed eighth in his first round heat in a time of 22.16 seconds, which was not enough to advance to the second round. He again represented his birth nation at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
In 2015, Bockarie transferred his country of allegiance from to the Netherlands.
In July 2022, Bockarie tested positive for the growth hormone GHRP-2 and was subsequently issued for a four-year ban set to expire in August 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Solomon Bockarie?
Sierra Leonean athletics competitor
When was Solomon Bockarie born?
Solomon Bockarie was born on 18 May 1990 in Makeni.
What is Solomon Bockarie's occupation?
Solomon Bockarie is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Solomon Bockarie?
Solomon Bockarie is Sierra Leonean and Dutch.
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· Wikipedia: Solomon Bockarie
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Solomon Bockarie. https://biography.guide/solomon-bockarie/
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