| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Simon Tsotang Maine |
| Born | August 10, 1974 |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Lesotho |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
Simon Tsotang Maine (born August 10, 1974 in Ha Molengoane, Ratau, Lesotho) is a Basotho long-distance runner who competed in the men's marathon event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. [1] He was the flag bearer of Lesotho during the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. [2]
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