Benedict Ako
Benedict Ako (born 5 August 1968) is a retired Tanzanian long-distance runner. Ako is a three-time champion of the Mount Meru Marathon in Arusha, Tanzania (1993, 1994, 2002).[1] He holds an "all-comers" record for the fastest marathon performance in Tanzania, 2:13:46, set August 1, 1993 in Arusha.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | World Cross Country Championships | Turin, Italy | 25th | Long race |
| 1998 | World Cross Country Championships | Marrakech, Morocco | 26th | Long race |
| 6th | Team competition | |||
| 2001 | World Half Marathon Championships | Bristol, England | 22nd | Half marathon |
| 3rd | Team competition |
Personal bests
- Half marathon - 1:02:33 hrs (2001)
- Marathon - 2:13:53 hrs (2001)
References
- General
- Benedict Ako profile at IAAF
- Specific
- ↑ "Mount Meru Marathon". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
- ↑ "All-Comers Records- Marathon". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved October 30, 2010.
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