How did Bol go in Olympics?

How did Bol go in Olympics?

Bol, 30, went from cult hero to international prominence at last year’s Tokyo Olympics when he twice bettered the Australian record and then finished a gallant fourth in the final. He has backed up superbly in 2022, again lowering the national mark to one minute 44.00 seconds and is now ranked No 3 in the world.

What is Peter Bol doing now?

Today, Peter is an accomplished middle distance runner who holds the current national 800m record and in 2021, he became the first Australian athlete in 53 years to make it to the 800m final at the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Is Peter Bol a refugee?

Peter’s Story Nagmeldin ‘Peter’ Bol was born in Sudan, with his family fleeing the civil war when he was four years old. The Bol family emigrated to Egypt as refugees, and settled there for six years before immigrating to Australia.

How old is Bol runner?

2021: Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist. In what was very successful season, the 21-year-old improved gradually her personal bests, setting 11 national records with five more as a member of relay teams.