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Issamade Asinga

Born
29 Dec 2004 · 21
Birthplace
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Biography

US-born Surinamese sprint sensation. Breaks World U20 record in July 2023 with 9.89 clocking in South American Champs. Born in US, grew up in Zambia, represented Suriname. Holds three passports.

Both parents are Olympian. Tommy Asinga, 800m Surinamese record holder, contested in three Olympics. Mother, Ngozi Mwanamwambwa attended 1992 and 1996 Games for Zambia.

He held four-year doping ban on August 2023 with the effects from 18 July 2023.

Medals 2

YearChampionshipEventVenuePlaceMarkRecordNotes
2023South American Champs200mSao PauloDQ20.19 +0.7CRDQ for doping
2023South American Champs100mSao PauloDQ9.89 +0.8WU20RDQ for doping (27.05.2024)
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