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Lwisa Msyani John

Lwisa Msyani John

TANTANWomen
Birth dateMay 18, 1980
BirthplaceDar es Salaam, Tanzania
Height-
Weight-

This athlete is a track and field competitor from Tanzania. They have represented their nation in international athletics competitions, contributing to the sport's rich tradition in their home country. Their journey in athletics reflects the dedication and discipline required to compete at elite levels.

Throughout their athletic career, they have competed at various levels of competition, from local meets to national championships and international events. Their commitment to training and competitive excellence has been a defining characteristic of their time in the sport.

As a registered World Athletics competitor, they continue to be part of the global track and field community. Their participation in athletics represents the values of perseverance, sportsmanship, and athletic excellence that define the sport worldwide.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.58
#468 all-time
1500 m
4:14.42
2006 season best
2:06.64
Mar 22, 2006 · Olimpiyskiy Stadion, Moskva (RUS) (i)
2006 season best
Last competition
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
Mar 22, 2006 · 2:06.64
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
Record
National record · 800 m 1:59.58
National record
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 800 m 1:59.58 (#468 all-time), 1500 m 4:14.42, 2006 season best 2:06.64 (Mar 22, 2006, Olimpiyskiy Stadion, Moskva (RUS) (i)) · Last competition: Melbourne Commonwealth Games, Mar 22, 2006, 2:06.64 · National record (800 m) · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

55.55
1:59.58
#468 all-time
4:14.42
800m-short-track
2:01.74
1000m
2:45.36
1000m-short-track
2:45.36

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
800m-short-track
2:05.88-Mar 10, 2006
↓
Moskva IAAF World Indoor Championships, Olimpiyskiy Stadion, Moskva (i)
2006
800m
2:06.64-Mar 22, 2006
↓
Melbourne Commonwealth Games
2005
800m
2:06.1h-Jun 25, 2005
↓
Arusha (TAN)
2004
800m
2:03.84-Jul 17, 2004
↓
Madrid (ESP)
2004
800m-short-track
2:06.97-Mar 5, 2004
↓
Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
2004
1000m
2:45.80-Sep 14, 2004
↓
Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA)
2004
1500m
4:36.14-Sep 11, 2004
↓
Saran (FRA)
2003
800m
2:01.68-Oct 30, 2003
↓
Hyderabad (IND)
2003
800m-short-track
2:03.76-Mar 15, 2003
↓
Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
2003
1000m
2:45.36-Feb 7, 2003
↓
Chemnitz (GER) (i)
2003
1000m-short-track
2:45.36-Feb 7, 2003-Chemnitz (GER) (i)
2002
400m
55.65-May 18, 2002
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2002
800m
2:07.8h-May 25, 2002
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2001
800m
2:00.29-May 18, 2001
↓
Doha (QAT)
2001
800m-short-track
2:01.74-Feb 25, 2001
↓
Liévin (FRA) (i)
2001
CrossCount
16:51-Mar 25, 2001-29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende
2000
400m
55.55-Jun 3, 2000
↓
Kerkrade (NED)
2000
800m
1:59.58-Sep 9, 2000
↓
Yokohama (JPN)
2000
1500m
4:14.42-Mar 31, 2000
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1999
800m
2:00.10-Apr 10, 1999
↓
Pretoria (RSA)
1999
800m-short-track
2:05.38-Mar 5, 1999
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Green Dome, Maebashi (i)
1999
1500m
4:18.84-Mar 26, 1999
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
1998
800m
2:01.63-Sep 18, 1998
↓
Kuala Lumpur (MAS)

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:06.64-Mar 22Melbourne Commonwealth Games
800m-short-track
2:05.88-Mar 10Moskva IAAF World Indoor Championships, Olimpiyskiy Stadion, Moskva (i)

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:07.87-Jul 22Tanzanian Championships, Arusha
800m
2:06.1HT-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:07.2HT-Jun 18Kenyan Championships
800m
2:09.8HT-Jun 17Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:06.9HT-May 14Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

2004

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:45.80-Sep 14Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
1500m
4:36.14-Sep 11Saran National Meeting, Saran
800m
2:05.22-Aug 4Castres International Meeting, Castres
800m
2:03.84-Jul 25Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
800m
2:03.84-Jul 17Madrid Meeting 2004, Madrid
800m
2:04.86-Jul 8Amiens National Meeting, Amiens
800m
2:06.44-Jul 8Bugeat National Meeting, Bugeat
800m
2:06.53-Jun 30Rennes
800m
2:05.7HT-Jun 26Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:05.37-May 22Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
800m
2:05.4HT-May 15Nairobi AK Weekend Meeting, Nairobi
800m-short-track
2:06.97-Mar 5Budapest IAAF World Indoor Championships, Sportaréna, Budapest (i)
800m
2:04.76-Feb 29Australian Championships, Sydney
800m
2:06.08-Feb 28Australian Championships
800m
2:04.91-Feb 12Melbourne Telstra A-Series, Melbourne
800m
2:08.33-Jan 31Canberra Telstra A-Series, Canberra
800m
2:06.07-Jan 23Brisbane Telstra A-series, Brisbane

2003

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.68-Oct 30Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad
800m
2:02.85-Oct 15Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
800m
2:02.18-Oct 14Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
800m
2:04.8HT-Jul 26Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:06.0HT-Jul 6Zanzibar East African Championships, Zanzibar
800m-short-track
2:03.76-Mar 15Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
2:03.80-Mar 14Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
2:03.76-Mar 14Birmingham IAAF World Indoor Championships, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
2:06.56-Feb 14Leverkusen Bayer Meeting, Leverkusen (i)
1000m-short-track
2:45.36-Feb 7Chemnitz Erdgas Hallenmeeting, Chemnitz (i)
800m-short-track
2:06.02-Feb 2Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)
800m-short-track
2:07.79-Jan 31Erfurt TEAG Indoor, Erfurt (i)

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:14.38-Jul 27Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
800m
2:07.8HT-May 25Eldoret Fifth KAAA Weekend Meeting, Eldoret
400m
55.65-May 18Nairobi AAC Permit Meeting, Nairobi

2001

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:02.86-Sep 2Rieti 2001, Rieti
800m
2:00.59-Aug 22Thessaloniki Olympic Meeting, Thessaloniki
800m
2:00.62-Aug 19Gateshead Norwich Union Classic, International Stadium, Gateshead
800m
2:04.31-Aug 9IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
800m
2:04.31-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton
800m
2:02.07-Jul 22London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
800m
2:03.11-Jul 15Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
800m
2:03.07-Jul 13Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
800m
2:02.45-Jul 6Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
800m
2:00.29-May 18Doha Qatar Athletic Grand Prix, Doha
800m
2:03.4HT-May 10Nairobi
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Honours

🥇

Tanzanian Championships

800 Metres

2005
🥉

Abuja All Africa Games

800 Metres

2003
4

IAAF World Indoor Championships

800 Metres Short Track

2001
5

Algiers African Championships

800 Metres

2000
5

Algiers African Championships

800 Metres

2000
5

Dakar African Championships

800 Metres

1998
7

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1998
5

Dakar African Championships

800 Metres

1998
7

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lwisa Msyani John's 800 m personal best?

Lwisa Msyani John's 800 m personal best is 1:59.58, set on Sep 9, 2000 in Yokohama (JPN), #468 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lwisa Msyani John compete in?

Lwisa Msyani John competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Lwisa Msyani John perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 2:06.64, set on Mar 22, 2006 in Olimpiyskiy Stadion, Moskva (RUS) (i). Last competition: Melbourne Commonwealth Games on Mar 22, 2006, 2:06.64.