Sekou Kaba facts for kids
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Sekou Kaba in 2017
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Sekou Mohamed Kaba |
| Born | 25 August 1990 Conakry, Guinea |
| Education | University of Ottawa |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Weight | 88 kg |
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| Country | Canada |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 110 metres hurdles |
| Club | Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club |
Sekou Mohamed Kaba is a talented athlete from Canada who specializes in hurdles. He was born on August 25, 1990, in Conakry, Guinea. Sekou is known for competing in major international events like the Olympic Games and the World Championships.
Sekou's family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, in 2001. Later, in 2007, Sekou himself moved to Ottawa, Ontario, in Canada. He has since represented Canada in many athletics competitions.
Sekou is very fast over the hurdles. His best time in the 110 metres hurdles is 13.43 seconds. He achieved this speed in Edmonton in 2015. He also has a great time of 7.77 seconds in the 60 metres hurdles, which he set in New York in 2015. These times show how dedicated and skilled he is in his sport.
Sekou Kaba's Athletics Journey
Sekou Kaba has competed in many important athletics events around the world. He always represents Canada with pride.
Major Competitions and Achievements
- In 2012, Sekou competed in the NACAC Under-23 Championships in Mexico. He finished 5th in the 110 metres hurdles.
- A year later, in 2013, he won a gold medal at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Nice, France. This was a big win for him in the 110 metres hurdles.
- In 2015, Sekou took part in the Pan American Games held in Toronto, Canada. He also competed in the World Championships in Beijing, China, where he reached the semifinals in the 110 metres hurdles.
- A highlight of his career was competing in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was part of Canada's Olympic team for the 110 metres hurdles event.
- In 2017, Sekou earned a silver medal at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He also competed in the Universiade in Taipei, Taiwan, finishing 7th.
External Links
- Sekou Kaba's Official Website: http://www.sekoukaba.ca/
- Sekou Kaba at Athletics Canada
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