Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota
Nepalese long-distance runner
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Bhakta Bahadur Sapkota (born 1947) is a Nepalese long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[1]
NationalityNepalese
Born1947 (age 78–79)
SportLong-distance running
Event
Marathon| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Born | 1947 (age 78–79) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
Sapkota was a member of the Nepal Army.[2] Sapkota and Jit Bahadur KC were the first ever medalists in Nepalese athletics.[3]
Sapkota finished 60th in the 1972 Olympic marathon.[4][5][6]
In 2016, Sapkota was presented with a lifetime achievement award as a marathon runner of the Nepal Army. He was given a 21,100 Rs (US$178.62) prize and letter of appreciation.[2]
In 2022, Sapkota was honored at a reunion hosted by the Nepal Olympians Association in Kathmandu.[7]
