Sirivanh Ketavong
Laotian long-distance runner
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Sirivanh Ketavong (born September 1, 1970) is a Laotian athlete.
NationalityLaotian
Born1 September 1970
SportLong-distance running
Event
Marathon| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Laotian |
| Born | 1 September 1970 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
Event | Marathon |
Described as "the best female distance runner in Laos",[1] one of the world's poorest countries with few training facilities, Ketavong competed in the marathon at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She completed the race on both occasions, but finished next to last in Atlanta, with a time of 3:25:16, and last in Sydney, with a time of 3:34:27. Ketavong completed the Sydney marathon "to a standing ovation from some fans".[2]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Laos | |||||
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 64th | Marathon | 3:25:16 |
| 1998 | Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand | 9th | Marathon | 3:28:40 |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 45th | Marathon | 3:34:27 |
| 2001 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Ottawa, Canada | 14th (h) | 1500 m | 5:00.97 |
| Southeast Asian Games | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 7th | 5000 m | 19:21.15 | |
| – | 10,000 m | DNF | |||
