Tanzania
Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Uganda to the northwest; Kenya to the northeast; the Indian Ocean to the east; Mozambique and Malawi to t ...
n long-distance runner. Ako is a three-time champion of the Mount Meru Marathon in
Arusha, Tanzania
Arusha is a city in Tanzania. The city is the capital of the Arusha Region. It has a population of 617,631 people. He holds an "all-comers" record for the fastest
marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...
performance in Tanzania, 2:13:46, set August 1, 1993 in Arusha.
Achievements
Personal bests
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Half marathon
A half marathon is a road running event of —half the distance of a marathon. It is common for a half marathon event to be held concurrently with a marathon or a 5K race, using almost the same course with a late start, an early finish, or shortcu ...
- 1:02:33 hrs (2001)
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Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of kilometres ( 26 mi 385 yd), usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There ...