Personal information | |
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Nationality | Jordanian |
Born | 3 January 1965 |
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Sport | Athletics |
Event | Racewalking |
Amjad Tawalbeh (born 3 January 1965 or 1955) is a Jordanian racewalker. [1] He competed in the men's 20 kilometres walk at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [2]
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