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Isaac Mpofu
ZimbabweActive- Born
- Aug 20, 1988 (38 years old)
- Birthplace
- Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
- Events
- Marathon
Isaac 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 Nov 6, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:10:27 | – | May 24, 2026 | Cape Town City Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:05:39 | – | Feb 23, 2025 | XXXVIII Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit Nutrido Por Granvita |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:10:46 | – | Sep 15, 2025 | World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:05:37 | – | Mar 22, 2024 | African Games |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:08:17 | – | Apr 15, 2024 | Boston Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:07:39 | – | Dec 3, 2023 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:04:01 | – | Apr 16, 2022 | Cape Town (RSA) |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:06:48 | – | Dec 4, 2022 | Maraton Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |