Lydia Mato
Lydia Mato is a Ghanaian sprinter who specializes in the 1000, 3000 and 5000 meters. She holds the national record in the 3000 meters with 9:31.97 minutes after winning the 2015 Nebraska Invitational, in May 2015.[1] She became the first Ghanaian ever to win a US Cross County Championship at any level in US school system, during the US Cross Country Championship in 2014.[2][3]
Competition Record[edit]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ghana
| |||||
| 2014 | 2014 US Cross Country Championship | , United States | 1st | ||
| 2015 | NJCAA Region 6 (Regional) Championships | Ghana | 2nd | 800 m | |
| 1st | 5000m | ||||
| 1st | 3000m | ||||
| 1st | 1000m | ||||
| 1988 | 2015 Nebraska Invitational | , | 1st | 3000m | |
References[edit]
- ^ Ansah, Marian Efe (2015-05-11). "Lydia Mato breaks 23 Year old-3000m record with 9:31.97 mins clocking!!". Ghana News. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Lydia Mato eyes Ghanaian 1500m record – AthleticsAfrica". AthleticsAfrica.Com. 2015-05-24. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ llc, Online media Ghana. "GAA Rankings: Lydia Mato stays hot :: Ghana Olympic Committee". www.ghanaolympic.org. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
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