Alphonce Simbu

Alphonce Felix Simbu
Simbu at the 2017 London Marathon
Personal information
Nationality Tanzanian
Born (1992-02-14) 14 February 1992
Weight 55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
Country Tanzania
Sport Track and field
Event(s) Marathon
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Tanzania
World Championships
2017 LondonMarathon

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

  1. ↑ "Alphonce Felix Simbu". IAAF. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  2. ↑ Final Results
  3. ↑ "Rio 2016". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 2016-08-24.
  4. ↑ "The Flagbearers for the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony". 21 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "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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