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Failuna Matanga

Failuna Matanga

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Birth dateOct 28, 1992

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Failuna Matanga is a Tanzania long-distance runner, born on October 28, 1992. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:07.99 in the 5000m, 31:47.37 in the 10000m, 1:09:35 in the Semi, 2:27:33 in the Marathon and 17:02 in the 5Kilometre. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Key facts

10 000 m

31:47.37

Marathon

2:27:33

2024 season best

1:16:40

Feb 25, 2024 · Moshi (TAN)

2024 season best

Last competition

ADAC Marathon Hannover, Hannover

Apr 14, 2024 · 2:27:33

ADAC Marathon Hannover, Hannover

Age

33 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 10 000 m 31:47.37 (#531 all-time), Marathon 2:27:33 (#929 all-time), 2024 season best 1:16:40 (Feb 25, 2024, Moshi (TAN)) · Last competition: ADAC Marathon Hannover, Hannover, Apr 14, 2024, 2:27:33 · 33 years old

PB

Personal bests

16:07.99

31:47.37

1:09:35

2:27:33

5Kilometre

17:02

15Kilometr

52:17

10Kilometr

32:48

10MilesRoa

56:17

25Kilometr

1:25:54

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2024	Semi	1:16:40	-	Feb 25, 2024	↓	Kilimanjaro Half Marathon
2024	Marathon	2:27:33	-	Apr 14, 2024	↑	ADAC Marathon Hannover, Hannover
2023	Semi	1:13:14	-	Jul 23, 2023	↓	NBC Dodoma Half Marathon
2023	Marathon	2:28:58	-	Nov 26, 2023	↑	39^ Firenze Marathon
2022	10MilesRoa	56:17	-	Sep 17, 2022	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2022	Semi	1:09:35	-	Mar 6, 2022	↓	Roma Ostia Half Marathon
2022	Marathon	2:31:29	-	Jul 30, 2022	↑	XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2021	10000m	34:39.17	-	Oct 9, 2021	↓	Tanzanian Championships
2021	Semi	1:14:49	-	Nov 7, 2021	↓	Dodoma (TAN)
2021	Marathon	2:27:58	-	Dec 5, 2021	↑	Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP
2020	Semi	1:11:57	-	Nov 29, 2020	↓	Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
2019	CrossCount	37:56	-	Mar 30, 2019	↓	43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2019	Semi	1:10:50	-	Feb 24, 2019	↓	Semi marathon International de Safi, Safi
2019	25Kilometr	1:25:54	-	Dec 15, 2019	↑	Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
2019	Marathon	2:27:55	-	Apr 28, 2019	↑	Haspa Marathon Hamburg
2018	5000m	16:07.99	-	Apr 14, 2018	-	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2018	10000m	32:22.09	-	Apr 9, 2018	↓	Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2018	Semi	1:09:36	-	Feb 11, 2018	↓	Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona
2018	25Kilometr	1:27:45	-	Dec 16, 2018	↑	Kolkata 25 km
2018	Marathon	2:30:00	-	Sep 23, 2018	↑	Cape Town Marathon
2017	10000m	31:47.37	-	Jun 10, 2017	↓	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2017	10Kilometr	33:01	-	Jun 17, 2017	↑	Wierden (NED)
2017	CrossCount	33:48	-	Mar 26, 2017	↓	42nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala
2017	Semi	1:16:14	-	Feb 26, 2017	↓	Moshi (TAN)
2017	25Kilometr	1:26:11	-	Dec 17, 2017	↑	Kolkata (IND)
2017	Marathon	2:34:12	-	Oct 15, 2017	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2016	5Kilometre	17:02	-	Dec 17, 2016	-	Karatu (TAN)
2016	10Kilometr	32:48	-	May 15, 2016	↑	Santos (BRA)
2016	15Kilometr	52:17	-	Dec 31, 2016	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
2015	10Kilometr	34:00	-	Jan 25, 2015	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
2015	15Kilometr	54:11	-	Dec 31, 2015	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
2015	Semi	1:13:34	-	Apr 25, 2015	↓	Lanling (CHN)
2014	15Kilometr	53:15	-	Dec 31, 2014	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
2014	10MilesRoa	57:16	-	Aug 17, 2014	↑	Vitoria (BRA)
2013	10Kilometr	36:34	-	May 11, 2013	↑	Uberlandia (BRA)
2013	15Kilometr	54:48	-	Dec 31, 2013	↑	São Paulo (BRA)
2012	10Kilometr	35:44	-	Aug 5, 2012	↑	Fortaleza (BRA)
2012	Semi	1:14:37	-	Jul 15, 2012	↓	Campinas (BRA)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Failuna Matanga's 10 000 m personal best?

Failuna Matanga's 10 000 m personal best is 31:47.37, set on Jun 10, 2017 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #531 on the all-time list.

Which events does Failuna Matanga compete in?

Failuna Matanga competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

How did Failuna Matanga perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 1:16:40, set on Feb 25, 2024 in Moshi (TAN). Last competition: ADAC Marathon Hannover, Hannover on Apr 14, 2024, 2:27:33.