VN
Vénuste Niyongabo
BDIMen
Birth date12/9/1973
BirthplaceCommune of Vugizo, Burundi
Height1.76 m
Weight60 kg
Vénuste Niyongabo (born December 9, 1973) is a Burundian former long and middle-distance runner. In 1996, he became the first Olympic medalist from Burundi by winning the 5000 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics. He had only competed twice before in that event prior to winning the gold medal.
PBPersonal bests
1:45.13
3:29.18
3:46.70
7:34.03
13:03.29
1:09:59
3:33.17
4:48.69
4:54.76
7:37.82
2:15.62
2:15.62
8:17.56
🏅Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| World Championships | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | - | 1 | 2 |