Solomon Wariso

Solomon Wariso (born 11 November 1966 in Portsmouth) is a retired English sprinter who competed primarily in the 200 and 400 metres.[1] He represented his country at two outdoor and three indoor World Championships and is the British record holder in the indoor 4 × 400 metres relay.

Born to Nigerian parents in Portsmouth where his father was stationed with the navy, Wariso's family moved to London in 1971.[2]

He tested positive for an illegal stimulant, ephedrine, in 1994 and was banned from competing for three months, despite his claims that he took the substance unknowingly in a herbal supplement.[3]

International competitions

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Great Britain and  England
1991 Universiade Sheffield, United Kingdom 8th 200 m 21.70
1993 World Indoor Championships Toronto, Canada 11th (sf) 200 m 21.31
1994 European Indoor Championships Paris, France 8th (sf) 200 m 21.52
1995 World Indoor Championships Barcelona, Spain 10th (h) 200 m 21.39[4]
World Championships Gothenburg, Sweden 10th (sf) 200 m 20.58
7th (sf) 4x100 m relay 38.75
1998 European Indoor Championships Valencia, Spain 21st (h) 400 m 48.41
European Championships Budapest, Hungary 6th (sf) 400 m 45.59[5]
1st (h) 4x400 m relay 3:02.37
Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 16th (sf) 400 m 47.80
2nd 4x400 m relay 3:00.82
1999 World Indoor Championships Maebashi, Japan 3rd 4x400 m relay 3:03.20
World Championships Seville, Spain 36th (h) 400 m 46.61

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

See also

References


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