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Fortunate Chidzivo

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Fortunate Chidzivo

ZIMWomen

Birth dateMar 16, 1987

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Fortunate Chidzivo is a Zimbabwe middle-distance runner, born on March 16, 1987. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:57.1h in the 1500m, 5:03.43 in the Mile, 9:47.23 in the 3000m, 16:08.59 in the 5000m and 1:10:50 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Zimbabwe.

Key facts

10 Kilometres Road

32:26

Half Marathon

1:10:50

2026 season best

2:41:09

May 24, 2026 · Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)

2026 season best

Last competition

Cape Town City Marathon

May 24, 2026 · 2:41:09

Cape Town City Marathon

Record

National record · Half Marathon 1:10:50

National record

Age

39 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 32:26, Half Marathon 1:10:50, 2026 season best 2:41:09 (May 24, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: Cape Town City Marathon, May 24, 2026, 2:41:09 · National record (Half Marathon) · 39 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:57.1HT

Mile

5:03.43

9:47.23

16:08.59

1:10:50

2:33:30

15Kilometr

54:15

10Kilometr

32:26

12Kilometr

41:01

30Kilometr

2:07:29

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	Marathon	2:41:09	-	May 24, 2026	↑	Cape Town City Marathon
2025	Marathon	2:33:30	-	May 4, 2025	↑	Durban International Marathon
2024	Marathon	3:03:36	-	Apr 28, 2024	↑	Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
2023	Marathon	2:41:14	-	Apr 16, 2023	↑	Enschede Marathon
2022	Mile	5:03.43	-	Jun 1, 2022	-	Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)
2022	10Kilometr	33:59	-	Jun 26, 2022	↑	Durban (RSA)
2022	Semi	1:12:34	-	Feb 20, 2022	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2022	Marathon	2:35:05	-	Dec 11, 2022	↑	Generali Maratón Málaga, Málaga
2021	10Kilometr	33:27	-	Sep 11, 2021	↑	Durban (RSA)
2021	Semi	1:11:02	-	May 1, 2021	↑	Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2021	Marathon	2:35:19	-	May 30, 2021	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2020	10Kilometr	32:53	-	Feb 29, 2020	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2020	Semi	1:10:50	-	Oct 17, 2020	↑	World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, Gdynia
2019	3000m	9:47.23	-	Mar 26, 2019	↑	Coetzenburg Stadium, Stellenbosch (RSA)
2019	5000m	16:08.59	-	Aug 26, 2019	↑	African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
2019	10Kilometr	32:26	-	Sep 15, 2019	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2019	12Kilometr	41:01	-	May 19, 2019	↑	FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
2019	15Kilometr	54:15	-	Jan 19, 2019	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2019	Semi	1:12:40	-	Jul 27, 2019	↑	Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon
2018	10Kilometr	34:37	-	Sep 1, 2018	↑	Kuils River (RSA)
2018	12Kilometr	42:20	-	May 20, 2018	↑	Cape Town 12 km
2018	15Kilometr	58:13	-	Mar 24, 2018	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2018	Semi	1:19:50	-	Nov 10, 2018	↑	-
2018	30Kilometr	2:00:10	-	Jan 14, 2018	↑	-
2018	Marathon	2:46:47	-	Oct 6, 2018	↑	Mossel Bay (RSA)
2017	3000m	10:54.25	-	Dec 9, 2017	↑	Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2017	5000m	17:56.52	-	Nov 17, 2017	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2017	10Kilometr	36:02	-	Dec 17, 2017	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2017	12Kilometr	44:06	-	May 21, 2017	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2017	15Kilometr	56:58	-	Jan 14, 2017	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2017	Semi	1:21:37	-	Sep 23, 2017	↑	Mossel Bay (RSA)
2017	30Kilometr	1:56:54	-	Jan 8, 2017	↑	-
2017	Marathon	2:58:51	-	Aug 6, 2017	↑	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
2016	1500m	4:57.1h	-	Mar 17, 2016	-	Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2016	5000m	17:12.68	-	Mar 22, 2016	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2016	10Kilometr	35:25	-	May 28, 2016	↑	Bellville (RSA)
2016	12Kilometr	43:14	-	May 15, 2016	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2016	15Kilometr	55:03	-	Jun 18, 2016	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2016	Semi	1:19:26	-	Apr 16, 2016	↑	Gordon's Bay (RSA)
2016	Marathon	2:41:54	-	Sep 18, 2016	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2015	10Kilometr	34:57	-	Sep 20, 2015	↑	Cape Town (RSA)
2015	Semi	1:19:07	-	Nov 14, 2015	↑	Stellenbosch (RSA)
2015	30Kilometr	2:07:29	-	Mar 15, 2015	↑	Parow, Cape Town (RSA)
2013	10Kilometr	36:45	-	Jun 23, 2013	↑	Durban (RSA)
2013	Semi	1:17:43	-	Oct 13, 2013	↑	Cape Town (RSA)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fortunate Chidzivo's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Fortunate Chidzivo's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 32:26, set on Sep 15, 2019 in Cape Town (RSA).

Which events does Fortunate Chidzivo compete in?

Fortunate Chidzivo competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

How did Fortunate Chidzivo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:41:09, set on May 24, 2026 in Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA). Last competition: Cape Town City Marathon on May 24, 2026, 2:41:09.