Charles Nkazamyampi (born November 1, 1964) is a retired middle-distance runner from
Burundi. The 1992 African champion, he was unable to compete at the
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as ...
because Burundi did not participate. In 1993 he won a silver medal in
800 metres
The 800 metres, or meters ( US spelling), is a common track running event. It is the shortest commonly run middle-distance running event. The 800 metres is run over two laps of an outdoor (400-metre) track and has been an Olympic event since t ...
at the
World Indoor Championships, finishing behind
Tom McKean. Nkazamyampi later competed at the
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, ...
without reaching the final.
His personal best time over 800 metres was 1:44.24 minutes, achieved in 1993.
Post-Career Activities
Charles is the creator of 'Foundation Charles Nkazamyampi' (FCN), which uses sport to unite communities and promote peace throughout the nation of Burundi. They work in 8 provinces across Burundi and encourage youth to sign peace pledges to try and stem possible future violence.
References
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Foundation Charles Nkazamyampi
1964 births
Living people
Burundian male middle-distance runners
Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Olympic athletes of Burundi
20th-century Burundian people
21st-century Burundian people
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