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unusual facts about 1997 World Championships in Athletics


Kjell Ove Hauge

In addition he competed at the 1994 European Championships and the 1997 World Championships without reaching the final round.


1997 World Marathon Cup

The 1997 World Marathon Cup was the 7th edition of the World Marathon Cup of athletics and were held in Athens, Greece, inside of the 1997 World Championships.

Ken Harnden

Together with Tawanda Chiwira, Phillip Mukomana and Savieri Ngidhi he holds the Zimbabwean record in 4 x 400 metres relay with 3:00.79 minutes, achieved during the heats at the 1997 World Championships in Athens.

Olena Hovorova

The 1997 season represented a breakthrough for her: starting with an indoor personal best of 14.13 m for seventh place at the 1997 IAAF World Indoor Championships and going on to win her first major medal later that year at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics.


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