 Suuto in the 2012 Summer Olympics marathon | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 8, 1978 |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 58 kg (128 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
Jane Suuto (born 8 August 1978 in Mbale) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. [1] She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 93rd with a time of 2:44:46. [2]
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