Abraham Koiyan Morlu (born 5 May 1981) is a Liberian former Canadian football wide receiver.[1] He was signed as a street free agent by the Charlotte Stars in 2008. Morlu has also been a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Toronto Argonauts.[2][3]

Abraham Morlu
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Date of birth (1981-05-05) 5 May 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthLiberia
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
US collegeUNC Charlotte
Career history
As player
2005Charlotte Stars
2008Winnipeg Blue Bombers*
2009Toronto Argonauts*
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Morlu has also competed in track and field, representing his birth country Liberia. He specialized in the sprints, and competed internationally at the 2010 World Indoor Championships without reaching the final.[4] He also competed in the 4 x 100 metres relay at the 2000 Olympic Games, the 2001 World Championships and the 2003 World Championships.

References

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  1. ^ Zaccardi, Nick (15 January 2014). "The curious case of U.S. bobsledder Abraham Morlu". NBC Sports. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Blue Bombers add world-class speed". CFL.ca. 19 March 2008. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  3. ^ "An Olympian among three new Argos receivers". The Globe and Mail. The Canadian Press. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
  4. ^ Abraham Morlu at World Athletics