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Mark Plaatjes

American distance runner

1962 - today

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His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Mark Plaatjes is the 5,427th most popular athlete, the 403rd most popular biography from South Africa and the 32nd most popular South African Athlete.

Mark Plaatjes is most famous for being a South African long-distance runner who won the 1997 World Championships in the marathon. He is also known for his achievements in various international road races and his contributions to the sport of athletics.

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Among Athletes

Among athletes, Mark Plaatjes ranks 5,427 out of 6,025. Before him are Lisa Theresa Hauser, Alleyne Francique, Gojko Pijetlović, Olga Brusnikina, Khedafi Djelkhir, and Damian Warner. After him are Lisa Misipeka, Zhang Shan, Gabriele Magni, Lee Dong-jun, Alina Rotaru-Kottmann, and Danny McFarlane.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1962, Mark Plaatjes ranks 1,116. Before him are Mary Gauthier, Darrell Roodt, Diane Franklin, Geetha, Leslie Deniz, and Michael Damian. After him are Yakub Memon, Leon Wood, Stephen Constantine, B. V. Nagarathna, Malorie Blackman, and Vern Fleming.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Mark Plaatjes ranks 403 out of NaN. Before him are Marilyn Agliotti (1979), Tony Greig (1946), Quarraisha Abdool Karim (1960), Darrell Roodt (1962), Rolene Strauss (1992), and Giniel de Villiers (1972). After him are Lucas Thwala (1981), Bennett Mnguni (1974), Moeneeb Josephs (1980), Roy Wegerle (1964), Tyla (2002), and Ramon di Clemente (1975).

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Among Athletes In South Africa

Among athletes born in South Africa, Mark Plaatjes ranks 32. Before him are Chris Wood (null), Bridgitte Hartley (1983), Josia Thugwane (1971), Raúl Martínez (null), Sven Schmid (1978), and Marilyn Agliotti (1979). After him are Ramon di Clemente (1975), Sunette Viljoen (1983), Okkert Brits (1973), Marius Corbett (1975), Robin Bell (1977), and James Thompson (1986).

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