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Damian Paul Chopa

Damian Paul Chopa

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Birth dateNov 28, 1985
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Damian Paul Chopa is a Tanzania middle-distance runner, born on November 28, 1985. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.49 in the 800m, 3:42.2h in the 1500m, 13:24.03 in the 5000m, 1:01:33 in the Semi and 44:41 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:01:33
5000 m
13:24.03
2011 season best
13:49.57
Jul 23, 2011
2011 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: Half Marathon 1:01:33, 5000 m 13:24.03, 2011 season best 13:49.57 (Jul 23, 2011) · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
5000m
13:49.57-Jul 23, 2011
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2010
5000m
14:10.43-Oct 6, 2010
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2010
15Kilometr
44:41-Apr 18, 2010
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2010
Semi
1:04:27-Feb 28, 2010
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2009
15Kilometr
45:04-Apr 12, 2009
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2009
Semi
1:01:33-Mar 28, 2009
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2008
5000m
13:30.48-Feb 21, 2008
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2008
Semi
1:04:43-Mar 2, 2008
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2007
5000m
13:52.39-Jul 22, 2007
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2007
CrossCount
37:38-Mar 24, 2007
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35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa
2007
15Kilometr
45:13-May 1, 2007
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2007
Semi
1:02:42-Nov 4, 2007
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2006
5000m
13:24.03-Mar 20, 2006
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2005
800m
1:51.49-Jul 22, 2005--
2005
1500m
3:43.24-Apr 16, 2005
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2005
CrossCount
12:18-Mar 19, 2005
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33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005
5000m
13:27.43-Apr 2, 2005
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2005
10Kilometr
29:34-Dec 18, 2005
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2004
1500m
3:42.2h-Nov 27, 2004
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2004
CrossCount
12:07-Mar 20, 2004
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32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2004
5000m
13:46.7h-Nov 29, 2004
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2004
10Kilometr
29:21-Feb 29, 2004
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2003
1500m
3:43.4h-Jul 6, 2003
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2003
10Kilometr
28:48-Nov 23, 2003
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2001
10Kilometr
29:16-Jul 22, 2001
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2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.57-Jul 23Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
5000m
14:02.26-Jul 21Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro

2010

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:10.43-Oct 6New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
5000m
14:13.38-Aug 1Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
15Kilometr
44:41-Apr 18Dar Es Salaam 15km, Dar Es Salaam
Semi
1:04:27-Feb 28Moshi Kilimanjaro Half Marathon, Moshi

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:47-Apr 18Pardubice Half Marathon, Pardubice
15Kilometr
45:04-Apr 12Golčův Jeníkov 15 km, Golcuv Jenikov
15Kilometr
46:05-Apr 5Cena Nasavrk, Nasavrky
Semi
1:01:33-Mar 28Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.77-May 24Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
5000m
14:04.29-May 24Beijing China Athletics Open, Beijing
Semi
1:04:43-Mar 2Moshi Kilimanjaro Half Marathon, Moshi
5000m
13:30.48-Feb 21Melbourne Telstra A Series, Melbourne

2007

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:42-Nov 4St Denis La Voiye Royale Half Marathon, St-Denis
Semi
1:08:58-Sep 23Montbéliard Le Lion Half Marathon, Montbéliard
5000m
13:52.39-Jul 22Algiers All-African Games, Algiers
5000m
13:59.4HT-Jun 29Tanzanian Championships, Dodoma
Semi
1:04:49-May 8Trith Saint Léger Half Marathon, Trith-Saint-Léger
15Kilometr
45:13-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
CrossCount
37:38-Mar 2435th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:11.27-Aug 9Bambous African Championships, Bambous
5000m
13:24.03-Mar 20Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

2005

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:34-Dec 18Karatu Sports Festival, Karatu
1500m
3:57.33-Jul 23Tanzanian Championships, Arusha
800m
1:51.49-Jul 22Tanzanian Championships, Arusha
1500m
3:43.24-Apr 16Alfas del Pi International Meeting, Alfas del Pi
10Kilometr
29:53-Apr 10Prueba Urbana de Iurreta, Iurreta
5000m
13:27.43-Apr 2Barakaldo
CrossCount
12:18-Mar 1933rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:46.7HT-Nov 29Zanzibar
1500m
3:42.2HT-Nov 27Zanzibar
1500m
3:44.56-Apr 29Maputo Junior, Maputo
CrossCount
12:07-Mar 2032nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
10Kilometr
29:21-Feb 29Madrid Carrera Popular Circuito del Agua, Madrid

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:48-Nov 23Madrid Trofeo José Cano Canillejas, Madrid
10Kilometr
29:55-Nov 16Ourense Carrera Popular do San Martino, Ourense
10Kilometr
29:21-Oct 19Madrid Carrera Internacional de la Ciencia, Madrid
1500m
3:43.4HT-Jul 6Zanzibar East African Championships, Zanzibar
1500m
3:51.38-May 20Addis Abeba East African Youth Championships, Addis Abeba

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:16-Jul 22Arusha 10 km, Arusha

Honours

6

Melbourne Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2006
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Tanzanian Championships

1500 Metres

2005
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Tanzanian Championships

800 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Damian Paul Chopa's Half Marathon personal best?

Damian Paul Chopa's Half Marathon personal best is 1:01:33, set on Mar 28, 2009 in Praha (CZE).

Which events does Damian Paul Chopa compete in?

Damian Paul Chopa competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.

How did Damian Paul Chopa perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 13:49.57, set on Jul 23, 2011.