Edrissa Marong

Edrissa Marong

Medal record Men's athletics Representing the  Gambia African Youth Championships 2015 Reduit 800 m 2015 Reduit Medley relay African U20 Championships 2019 Abidjan 800 m

Edrissa Marong (1995/1996 – 23 January 2023) was a Gambian middle-distance runner.^[1] With a best of 1:47.20, he is the current Gambian national record holder in the 800 metres.^[2]

He also represented The Gambia at the African championship in Mauritius in 2022.

Marong died on 23 January 2023, at the age of 27.^[2]

References

1. "ATHLETE NAME Edrissa MARONG". World Athletics. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
2. "Long distance runner Edrissa Marong dies". Standard. 25 January 2023.