Boonthung Srisung

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NationalityThai
Born (1981-05-30) 30 May 1981 (age 44)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Boonthung Srisung
Personal information
NationalityThai
Born (1981-05-30) 30 May 1981 (age 44)
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event
Marathon
Medal record
Men's Track and field
Representing  Thailand
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima5000m
Gold medal – first place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima10,000m
Silver medal – second place2009 Vientiane5000m
Silver medal – second place2013 Naypyidaw5000m
Silver medal – second place2013 Naypyidaw10,000m
Silver medal – second place2015 Singapore10,000m
Silver medal – second place2015 SingaporeMarathon
Bronze medal – third place2007 Nakhon Ratchasima1500m
Bronze medal – third place2009 Vientiane10,000m

Boonthung Srisung (Thai: บุญถึง ศรีสังข์; Thai nickname: Tay;[1] born 30 May 1981 in Buriram Province, Thailand[2]) is a Thai long-distance runner. Srisung graduated from the Institute of Physical Education in Sukhothai, Thailand, and is currently coached by Nikorn Kansong.[1]

He qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and represented Thailand in the men's marathon.[3] He finished in 133rd place with a time of 2:37.46.[4] He was the flag bearer for Thailand during the closing ceremony.[5]

At the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, he won silver medals in both 5000 metres and 10,000 metres.

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