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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 February 1997 Victoria, Seychelles [1] |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
Dylan Sicobo (born 27 February 1997) is a Seychellois sprinter. [2] He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships and 2018 World Indoor Championships without advancing from the first round. He also won the gold medal in the 100 metres at the 2017 Jeux de la Francophonie. He was the Seychelles sportsman of the year in 2017. [3]
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