Lady athlete excels in Italy
Gwandu said the event attracted top runners from Africa and other
parts of the World and Mrisho beat Kenyan Viola Jelagat to the
runners-up position for her 1.12.18 timing.
He said this is the first high quality competitive event for the
athlete who was involved in a car accident that rendered her inactive
several months ago; he described the results as good to the athlete and
the country in general.
‘I’m happy with the results, of course the time recorded was not
her best but winning at such a big stage is encouraging considering
that last week she competed in France where she emerged fifth but now
she has improved to number one, that is very good and I urge other
Tanzanians to emulate her performance,’ he said.
Gwandu said the athlete is now based in Italy where her manager
Gianni Demadonna is sourcing more events for her to maintain fitness
before she appears in international events next year.
‘Mrisho is a national team player, I believe the international
events she is competing will keep her fit for national duties and other
events,’ he said.
The Arusha-based coach who has been training Mrisho since 1998 side the athlete is expected in the country in December.
The 30-year old Mrisho was selected for the Tanzania team to
compete at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Scotland but failed to join
the team due to injury. She has represented the country at top
international events, her first national assignment was in 2003 when she
competed at the Monaco World Athletics finals and she finished sixth in
3,000 meters race.
She also represented the country at 2005 World Championships in
Finland where she emerged number sixth in 5,000 meters; her last
appearance at the Commonwealth Games was in Australia where she emerged
eighth in 5,000 meters.
SOURCE:
THE GUARDIAN
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