Personal information | |
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Nationality | Thai |
Born | Buriram Province, Thailand | 30 May 1981
Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) |
Sport | |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Marathon |
Medal record |
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.