Gidamis Shahanga

Gidamis Shahanga

TanzaniaTanzania
Born
Sep 4, 1957 (69 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Marathon

Gidamis Shahanga is a Tanzania long-distance runner, born on September 4, 1957. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:48.26 in the 3000m, 13:34.18 in the 5000m, 27:38.1h in the 10000m, 1:02:42 in the Semi and 2:08:32 in the Marathon. He has earned 4 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:38.1h
1996 season best1:24:03May 5, 1996 · Berlin
Personal best · Marathon2:08:32
#930 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:38.1h, Marathon 2:08:32 (#930 all-time), 1996 season best 1:24:03 (May 5, 1996, Berlin (GER)) · 69 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mRoma 1983Tanzania 3000 m all-time list7:48.261,126 pts–
5000mRieti 1983Tanzania 5000 m all-time list13:34.181,088 pts–
10000mCA 1982Tanzania 10 000 m all-time list27:38.1h1,166 pts–
SemiStockholm 1990Tanzania Half Marathon all-time list1:02:421,080 pts–
MarathonBerlin 1990Tanzania Marathon all-time list2:08:321,157 pts#930
5KilometreCA 199014:05–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
199625Kilometr 1:24:03–May 5, 1996Berlin (GER)
199425Kilometr 1:24:22–May 8, 1994Berlin (GER)
199320Kilometr 1:04:49–May 29, 1993Wheeling, WV (USA)
199325Kilometr 1:15:43–May 2, 1993Berlin (GER)
1993Marathon 2:14:54–Sep 26, 1993Berlin (GER)
19905Kilometre 14:05–Mar 25, 1990Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1990Semi 1:02:42–Aug 25, 1990Stockholm (SWE)
1990Marathon 2:08:32–Sep 30, 1990Berlin (GER)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gidamis Shahanga's 10 000 m personal best is 27:38.1h, set on Apr 24, 1982 in Walnut, CA (USA).

Gidamis Shahanga competes in the 10 000 m and Marathon.

1996 season best: 1:24:03, set on May 5, 1996 in Berlin (GER).