Somsak Keaokanta

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Somsak Keaokanta
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NationalityThai
Born (1939-07-23) 23 July 1939 (age 83)
Sport
SportLong-distance running
Event(s)5000 metres

Somsak Keaokanta (born 23 July 1939) is a Thai long-distance runner. He competed in the men's 5000 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Somsak Keaokanta Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2017.