Benedict Ako

Benedict Ako

Born
Aug 5, 1968 (58 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 25 Kilometres Road

Benedict Ako is a Tanzania long-distance runner, born on August 5, 1968. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:48.94 in the 5000m, 28:22.15 in the 10000m, 1:01:34 in the Semi, 2:13:40 in the Marathon and 43:41 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:34
2005 season best1:05:14Jul 24, 2005
Personal best · 25 Kilometres Road1:14:37

As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:34, 25 Kilometres Road 1:14:37, 2005 season best 1:05:14 (Jul 24, 2005) · 58 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 199413:48.941,037 pts–
10000mMaia 199728:22.151,098 pts–
SemiElche 19971:01:341,124 pts–
MarathonMN 19992:13:401,065 pts–
15KilometrLa Courneuve 199843:41–
10KilometrMarseille 200430:24–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2005Semi 1:05:14–Jul 24, 2005–
2005Marathon 2:21:21–Apr 17, 2005–
200410Kilometr 30:24–Nov 21, 2004–
2004Semi 1:03:51–Oct 10, 2004–
2004Marathon 2:18:56–Oct 25, 2004–
2003Marathon 2:18:53–Mar 16, 2003–
2002Semi 1:02:31–Jun 30, 2002–
2002Marathon 2:15:26–Mar 24, 2002–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Benedict Ako's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:34, set on Apr 6, 1997 in Elche (ESP).

Benedict Ako competes in the Half Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

2005 season best: 1:05:14, set on Jul 24, 2005.