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Tapfumaneyi Jonga

Tapfumaneyi Jonga

ZIMZIMMen
Birth dateNov 13, 1959
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Tapfumaneyi Jonga is a Zimbabwe middle-distance runner, born on November 13, 1959. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 1:49.59 in the 800m, 3:40.42 in the 1500m, 2:47:17 in the Marathon, 3:44.43 in the 1500m-short-track and 1:51.27 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Zimbabwe.

Key facts
1500 m
3:40.42
800 Metres Short Track
1:51.27
1987 season best
1:51.27
Mar 6, 1987
1987 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
Mar 6, 1987 · 1:51.27
IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
Record
National record · 1500 Metres Short Track 3:44.43
National record
Age
66 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:40.42, 800 Metres Short Track 1:51.27, 1987 season best 1:51.27 (Mar 6, 1987) · Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i), Mar 6, 1987, 1:51.27 · National record (1500 Metres Short Track) · 66 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:49.59
3:40.42
2:47:17
3:44.43
1:51.27

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1987
800m-short-track
1:51.27-Mar 6, 1987-IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1987
1500m-short-track
3:44.43-Mar 6, 1987-IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1986
CrossCount
39:51.5-Mar 23, 1986--
1984
800m
1:49.59-Aug 3, 1984--
1984
1500m
3:40.42-Aug 9, 1984--
1980
Marathon
2:47:17-Aug 1, 1980--

1987

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
1:51.27-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)
1500m-short-track
3:44.43-Mar 6IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
39:51.5-Mar 2314th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Neuchatel

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.80-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
1500m
3:40.42-Aug 9The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
800m
1:49.59-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:47:17-Aug 1The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Tapfumaneyi Jonga's 1500 m personal best?

Tapfumaneyi Jonga's 1500 m personal best is 3:40.42, set on Aug 9, 1984 in Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA).

Which events does Tapfumaneyi Jonga compete in?

Tapfumaneyi Jonga competes in the 1500 m and 800 Metres Short Track.

How did Tapfumaneyi Jonga perform in 1987?

1987 season best: 1:51.27, set on Mar 6, 1987. Last competition: IAAF World Indoor Championships, Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, IN (i) on Mar 6, 1987, 1:51.27.