 Napoleon Solomon in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Nappe |
| Born | 14 February 1994 Eritrea |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Club | Fredrikshofs FI (–2015) Turebergs FK (2016–) |
Napoleon Solomon (born 14 February 1994) is a Swedish runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase. [1] He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships without advancing from the first round.
Originally from Eritrea, he came to Sweden as a thirteen-year-old. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | |||||
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 29th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:35.95 |
| 2018 | European 10,000m Cup | London, United Kingdom | 15th | 10,000 m | 28:33.33 |
| European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 12th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:43.66 | |
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