Mariam Kromah (born January 1, 1994) is a Liberian sprinter. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 400 metres race; her time of 52.79 seconds in the heats did not qualify her for the semifinals.[2][3]

Mariam Kromah
Mariam Kromah at the Olympics Rio 2016
Personal information
Birth nameMariam Kromah
National teamLiberia
Born (1994-01-01) January 1, 1994 (age 30)
Monrovia, Liberia
EducationUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Height5 ft 4 in (162 cm)
Weight155 lb (70kg)
Sport
Country Liberia
SportAthletics
Event(s)100 m, 200 m, 400 m
College teamSouthern Miss Golden Eagles[1]

Early years

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Mariam Kromah was born in Liberia on 1 January 1994, she started her sports career in track and field athletics.

Early competitions

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Mariam Kromah attended University of Southern Mississippi and was part of the university track and field team. She holds Southern Miss outdoor record in the 400 meters.

Personal bests

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Event Time (seconds) Venue Date
200 metres 24.87 Murfreesboro MTSU Invitational, Tennessee, United States 7 February 2015
400 metres 55.16 Birmingham Conference, Alabama 26 February 2015
100 metres 12.00 Starkville Border Clash, Mississippi 10 April 2015
200 metres 23.83 Starkville Jeace LaCoste Invitational, Mississippi 2 May 2015
400 metres 53.00 El Paso Conference USA Ch., Texas 17 May 2015

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International competitions

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing   Liberia
2016
Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 38th (h) 400 m 52.79

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References

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  1. ^ "Mariam Kromah". southernmiss.com
  2. ^ "Mariam Kromah". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  3. ^ "Women's 400m - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  4. ^ "Mariam Kromah". Retrieved February 02, 2021.
  5. ^ "2016 Summer Olympics". Retrieved February 03, 2021.