Napoleon Solomon
Napoleon Solomon (born 14 February 1994) is a Swedish runner specialising in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1] He represented his country at the 2017 World Championships without advancing from the first round.
.jpg.webp) Napoleon Solomon in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Nappe |
| Born | 14 February 1994 Eritrea |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 3000 m steeplechase |
| Club | Fredrikshofs FI (–2015) Turebergs FK (2016–) |
Originally from Eritrea, he came to Sweden as a thirteen-year-old.[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Sweden | |||||
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 29th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:35.95 |
| 2018 | European 10,000m Cup | London, United Kingdom | 15th | 10,000 m | 28:33.33 |
| European Championships | Berlin, Germany | 12th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:43.66 | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:56.36 (Gävle 2015)
- 1500 metres – 3:53.05 (Gothenburg 2014)
- 3000 metres – 8:22.82 (Sollentuna 2013)
- 5000 metres – 13:52.45 (Rovereto 2018)
- 10,000 metres – 28:33.33 (London 2018)
- 10 kilometres – 28:56 (Stockholm 2018)
- Half marathon – 1:01:17 (Barcelona 2019)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:23.54 (Rome 2018)
Indoor
- 800 metres – 1:59.55 (Sätra 2013)
- 1500 metres – 3:54.90 (Sätra 2013)
- 3000 metres – 8:26.06 (Norrköping 2013)
References
- Napoleon Solomon at World Athletics
- ""Nappe" följde idrottslärarens råd – blev 6:e bästa junior i terräng-EM 2016" (in Swedish). friidrott.se. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
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