Lebogang Phalula (born 9 December 1983) is a South African long-distance runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 December 1983 |
| Sport | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
In 2009, she competed in the senior women's race at the 2009 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Amman, Jordan.[1] She finished in 29th place.[1]
In 2018, she competed in the women's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain.[2] She finished in 97th place.[2]
In 2011, she received a six-month ban from the sport after giving a positive test for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine.[3]
She won the 800 metres title at the 2005 South African Athletics Championships.[4]
She has a twin sister who is also an athlete, the similarly named Dina Lebo Phalula.[5]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "Senior women's race" (PDF). 2009 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Women's Half Marathon" (PDF). 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Doping ordeal behind me: Lebogang Phalula". News 24 Drum Digital. 13 October 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ South Africa championships, Durban 15-17/04. Africa Athle. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ Buthelezi, Mbongiseni (2019-09-04). Phalula twins aim for Tokyo via Cape Town. IOL. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
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