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Lydia Mato

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Lydia Mato is a Ghanaian middle- and long-distance runner 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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Lydia Mato eyes Ghanaian 1500m record – AthleticsAfrica". AthleticsAfrica.Com. 2015-05-24. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  3. ^ llc, Online media Ghana. "GAA Rankings: Lydia Mato stays hot  :: Ghana Olympic Committee". www.ghanaolympic.org. Retrieved 2016-11-17.