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Zakayo Malekwa

Zakayo Malekwa

TANTANMen
Birth dateFeb 2, 1951
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Zakayo Malekwa is a Tanzania thrower, born on February 2, 1951. He competes primarily in the JT and JavelinThr.

His personal bests include 76.48 in the JT and 87.68 in the JavelinThr. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Key facts
Javelin Throw
76.48
#963 all-time
1988 season best
67.56
Sep 24, 1988 · Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988 season best
Record
National record · Javelin Throw 76.48
National record
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Javelin Throw 76.48 (#963 all-time), 1988 season best 67.56 (Sep 24, 1988, Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)) · National record (Javelin Throw) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
JT
67.56-Sep 24, 1988
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
JT
71.74-Aug 29, 1987
↑
IAAF World Championships
1986
JT
76.48-May 10, 1986
↑
Arlington, TX (USA)
1985
JT
81.84-May 4, 1985
↑
Arlington, TX (USA)
1985
JavelinThr
81.84-May 4, 1985
↓
Arlington, TX (USA)
1984
JavelinThr
87.68-Apr 20, 1984
↓
Plainview, NY (USA)
1984
JT
87.68-Apr 20, 1984
↑
Plainview, NY (USA)
1983
JavelinThr
72.92-Aug 10, 1983
↓
IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1983
JT
72.92-Aug 10, 1983
↑
Olympiastadion, Helsinki (FIN)
1982
JT
80.22-Oct 9, 1982
↑
Brisbane (AUS)
1982
JavelinThr
80.22-Oct 9, 1982
↓
Brisbane (AUS)
1980
JT
71.58-Jul 26, 1980
↑
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980
JavelinThr
71.58-Jul 26, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
67.56-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
71.74-Aug 29IAAF World Championships

1986

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JT
76.48-May 10Arlington, TX

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
81.84-May 4Arlington, TX

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
75.18-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
JavelinThr
87.68-Apr 20Plainview, NY

1983

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
72.92-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
80.22-Oct 9Brisbane Commonwealth Games, Brisbane

1980

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
JavelinThr
71.58-Jul 26The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva

Honours

🥉

Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1982
🥉

Brisbane Commonwealth Games

Javelin Throw (old)

1982
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zakayo Malekwa's Javelin Throw personal best?

Zakayo Malekwa's Javelin Throw personal best is 76.48, set on May 10, 1986 in Arlington, TX (USA), #963 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zakayo Malekwa compete in?

Zakayo Malekwa competes in the Javelin Throw.

How did Zakayo Malekwa perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 67.56, set on Sep 24, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).