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Fodé Sissoko

Fodé Sissoko

Malian sprinter

Fodé Sissoko (born 9 October 1996[1]) is a Malian sprinter competing primarily in the 200 metres.[2] He competed in the 200 metres at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[3] He also competed in the same event at the 2019 World Athletics Championships.

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He currently resides in Lille, France. In an interview, he explained his reasoning behind the move.[4] He said the political conditions in Mali weren't conducive to him reaching the top level, thus moving to France would allow him to reach a new level. However, he continues to compete on behalf of Mali while living outside his homeland.[citation needed]

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

References

  1. [1]
    "Fode Sissoko | NBC Olympics". www.nbcolympics.com. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
  2. [2]
    Fodé Sissoko at World Athletics
  3. [3]
    "SISSOKO Fode". Olympics.com. Retrieved 2 August 2021.
  4. [4]
    Cornette, Damian. "A la rencontre de Fodé Sissoko, l'athlète malien de la Métropole Lilloise". www.peperenews.fr (in French). Retrieved 7 October 2022.


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