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Isaac Mpofu
ZIMMenIsaac Mpofu is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner born on August 20, 1988, in Zimbabwe. He specializes in the marathon and has represented Zimbabwe at multiple World Championships.
Mpofu represented Zimbabwe in the marathon at the 2019 World Athletics Championships, finishing 52nd. He dramatically improved at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, where he finished in 10th place in the men's marathon, a significant achievement for Zimbabwean distance running.
As a World Championships top-ten finisher, Mpofu has established himself as one of Zimbabwe's premier marathoners. His improvement between championships demonstrates his development as a marathon specialist and his importance to Zimbabwean athletics on the world stage.
As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:06:48 (#390 all-time), 2026 season best 2:10:27 (May 24, 2026, Green Point Stadium, Cape Town (RSA)) · Last competition: Cape Town City Marathon, May 24, 2026, 2:10:27 · National record (Marathon) · 38 years old