 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 | Marathon |
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