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Dennick Luke (born 28 January 2001) is a Dominican middle-distance runner. In 2022, he became the national record holder for over 800 metres.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dennick Luke |
| Born | 28 January 2001 Portsmouth, Dominica |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 800 m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 800 m: 1:46.81 NR (Paris, 2024) |
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Dennick was selected to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the 800 metres.[1] He was also given the honour of being the flag bearer for his nation in the opening ceremony.[2] In the race itself, Luke finished eighth in his qualifying heat after falling to the ground after being clipped by another athlete. He finished in a time of 1.54:30.[3][4]
His personal best on 800 m is also the national record. He ran 1:48.22 at the National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica on 11 June 2022, breaking the 11-year-old record of Erison Hurtault, who ran 1:48.60 in 2011.[5] Luke competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, finishing sixth in his 800m heat in a time of 1:50.06.[6]
He competed in the 800 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in August 2024, where he ran a new national record time of 1:46.81.[7]
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