Cuthbert Nyasango (born 17 September 1982) is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner. He was born in Nyanga. Nyasango competed for Zimbabwe at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London where he placed seventh in the marathon and was the flag bearer for his country at the Closing Ceremony on 12 August 2012.
 Cuthbert Nyasango in the marathon at the 2012 Olympics in London | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 September 1982 |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Zimbabwe |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
| Coached by | Benson Chauke |
| Updated on 28 July 2012 | |
Achievements
edit| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | World Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 7th | 5000 m |
| 2005 | World Cross Country Championships | St Etienne, France | 20th | Short race |
| 16th | Long race | |||
| 2006 | World Road Running Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 13th | 20 km |
| 2007 | World Cross Country Championships | Mombasa, Kenya | 21st | Senior race |
| 2012 | 2012 London Olympic Games | London, Great Britain | 7th | Marathon |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 23rd | Marathon |
Personal bests
edit- 1500 metres – 3:50.26 min (2003)
- 3000 metres – 7:51.29 min (2005)
- 5000 metres – 13:31.27 min (2007)
- 10,000 metres – 27:57.34 (2007) – national record
- Half marathon – 1:00:26 hrs (2007)
- Marathon – 2:09:52 hrs (2014)
References
edit- ^ "IAAF: Cuthbert Nyasango | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 4 August 2016.
External links
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