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Q. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?

A
Pamela Jelimo : Weightligting
B
Sanya Richards : Sprint
C
Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw
D
Yelena Isinbayeva : Pole Vault

Correct Answer

Pamela Jelimo : Weightligting

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