Alphonce Simbu
.jpg) Simbu at the 2017 London Marathon | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | 14 February 1992 | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | |||||||||||||||
| Country | Tanzania | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||
| Event | Marathon | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Alphonce Felix Simbu (born 14 February 1992) is a Tanzanian long distance runner who specialises in the marathon.[1] He competed in the marathon event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China.[2]
He competed for Tanzania at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's marathon. He finished 5th with a time of 2:11.15.[3] He was the flag bearer for Tanzania during the closing ceremony.[4]
He won the 14th edition of the Mumbai Marathon on 15 January 2017.[5]
References
- ^ "Alphonce Felix Simbu". IAAF. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ Final Results
- ^ "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony". 21 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ "Simbu sizzles: Tanzanian overcomes stiff challenge from second-placed Kipkorir to win elite full marathon - Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". 16 January 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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