Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita facts for kids

Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita was a talented long-distance runner from Sierra Leone. He was born on April 20, 1947. He became famous for competing in the marathon at two big international sports events: the 1980 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Who Was Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita?

Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita was an athlete who specialized in long-distance running. This means he ran very long races, like the marathon. A marathon is a super long race, usually about 42 kilometers (or 26 miles). Runners need a lot of stamina and training to finish such a race.

His Olympic Journey

Suma-Keita proudly represented his home country, Sierra Leone, at the Olympic Games. The Olympics are the biggest sports event in the world, where athletes from many countries compete. He ran in the marathon event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. These games were held in Moscow, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He also competed again at the 1988 Summer Olympics, which took place in Seoul, South Korea. Competing in two Olympic Games is a great achievement for any athlete!

Competing for Sierra Leone

Besides the Olympics, Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita also competed in other major events. He represented Sierra Leone at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. These games bring together athletes from countries that were once part of the British Empire. This shows he was a dedicated athlete who competed for his country on the world stage for many years.

Later Life

Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita passed away on July 18, 2020. He was 73 years old. He died in Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone.

See Also

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• Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita at the Olympic Channel