Mathias Ntawulikura
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Mathias Ntawulikura (born 14 July 1964 in Gisovu/Kibuye) is a retired Rwandan long-distance runner. He reached the World Athletics Championships final and participated in the Olympic Games in both 5000 and 10000 metres, and participated five times in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. In the later part of his career he specialized in the marathon race, entering the 2004 Olympic Games at the age of 40.
[edit] Achievements
Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
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1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 7th | 3000 m |
World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 7th | 10000 m | |
1992 | World Cross Country Championships | Boston, United States | 13th | Long race |
1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 10th | 5000 m |
1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 15th | 10000 m |
1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 8th | 10000 m |
2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 15th | Marathon |
[edit] Personal bests
- 3000 metres - 7:43.09 min (1995)
- 5000 metres - 13:11.29 min (1992)
- 10,000 metres - 27:25.48 min (1996)
- Half marathon - 1:01:41 hrs (2000)
- Marathon - 2:09:55 hrs (2000)
[edit] External link
- IAAF profile for Mathias Ntawulikura
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