Harry Nkopeka

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Harry Nkopeka
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NationalityMalawian
Born (1948-10-12) 12 October 1948 (age 74)
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event(s)800 metres

Harry Nkopeka (born 12 October 1948) is a Malawian middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Harry Nkopeka Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2017.