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Dennick Luke

Dennick Luke

Dominican middle-distance runner

Dennick Luke (born 28 January 2001) is a Dominican middle-distance runner. In 2022 he became the national record holder over 800 metres.

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Career

Dennick was selected to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 800 metres.[1] He was also given the honour of being the flag bearer for his nation in the opening ceremony.[2] In the race itself, Luke finished eighth in his qualifying heat after falling to the ground after being clipped by another athlete. He finished in a time of 1.54:30.[3][4]

His personal best on 800 m, is also the national record. He ran 1:48.22 at the National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica on 11 June 2022 breaking the 11 year-old record of Erison Hurtault who ran 1:48.60 in 2011.[5] Luke competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, finishing sixth in his 800m heat in a time of 1:50.06.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    "Dennick Luke". Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Athletics flag bearers help to light up Olympic Opening Ceremony in Tokyo". World Athletics. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Athletics - Round 1 - Heat 5 Results". Archived from the original on 31 July 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
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    "Tough break for Olympic athlete Dennick Luke at Tokyo Olympics". dominicanewsonline.com.
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    "Dennick Luke breaks Dominica's men 800m national record". emonewsdm.com.
  6. [6]
    "Tough day for Team Dominica on the tracks at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games". dominicanewsonline.com.
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