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| Born | June 24, 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Myanmar | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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