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14‐Year‐Old Tanzania Runner Sure U.S. Will Remember Her – Article from The New York Times dated Feb. 2, 1975 By Lena Williams The odds seemed to be stacked against 14‐year‐old Mwinga Mwanjala, the Tanzanian distance runner who arrived in New York earlier last week to compete in the Millrose Games at Mathson Square Garden. Not only would it be the first indoor competition for the 4‐foot‐11‐inch, 90‐pound runner, the only female on her team, but prior to the competition she had never heard of Cheryl Touissant or Francie Larrieu, the two American challengers in the Millrose 1,000‐yard run. In addition, her youth and unfamiliarity with the English language were added disadvantages, it seemed. She finished fifth in the race and seemed uncomfortable on the strange running surface. But during a news conference at the Statler‐Hilton Hotel prior to the games, Miss Mwanjala, who speaks only Swahili, managed to communicate through her interpreter in a relaxed and confident manner. Display

Nzaeli Kyomo: 1980 and 1984 Olympian in Moscow and Los Angeles

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  Nzaeli Kyomo was born on June 2nd 1957, she was one of the best Tanzania's women sprinters who competed in multiple international events with her PB of 11.2 seconds in 100m and 23.3 seconds in 200m. During her prime years she represented Tanzania in 1980 Moscow and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. She is the founder of Kyomo Organization , she is based in the United States but frequently visits Tanzania.  Powered by; OREGE SAFARI AND TOURS  

National Sports Council (NSC) to award the best “Sport Players” of the year

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  The special event of award giving ceremony will be held on March 17 th 2023 at MLIMANI CITY HALL Dar es Salaam. The awards will comprise the overall sports-persons of the year, the best sports individuals of each sport under their federations including disabled soccer players.  Powered by; OREGE SAFARI AND TOURS    

Ilboru High School rewarded by ARAA

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  ARAA Delegation included Rogart John (Secretary), Anthony Mwingereza, Marcelina Gwandu and Martin Malle    Arusha Regional Athletics Association (ARAA) has rewarded Ilboru Secondary School for their outstanding show of spirit of sportsmanship.  According to the Chairman of ARAA; ”Ilboru Secondary has always been friendly to the athletes whenever they need training facility; on behalf of Arusha Regional Athletics Association I declare our sincere appreciation for your cooperation which empowered our athletes to win medals in the international championships” Mr. Gerald Babu (Chairman of ARAA) was quoted as saying.  On his part, the Headmaster of Ilboru Secondary School Mr. Otieno received the Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of his School and staff by expressing his school’s determination to keep up the spirit of working with ARAA for future needs.  Powered by; OREGE SAFARI AND TOURS  

Restituta Joseph Kemi: Tanzania Athletics - last "IRON" lady

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  Restituta Joseph Restituta Joseph Kemi was born on July 30th 1971 in Singida Tanzania, she is one of long-distance famous women runners in Tanzania.  She twice carried the flag for Tanzania at the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in 2000 Sydney Australia and 2004 Athens Greece.  Restituta was recognized on many international events including the following: - 1997 and 1999 winner of the Corrida de Langueux race - 1998 World Cross Country Championships Marrakech, Morocco 5th place                        - 1999 World Cross Country Championships Belfast, United Kingdom  5th place                   Restituta Joseph "The Coach" - World Championships Seville, Spain 13th 10,000 m              - 2000 World Cross Country Championships Budapest, Hungary 22nd                       - 2001 World Cross Country Championships Ostend, Belgium 13th       - 2002 World Half Marathon Championships Bristol, United Kingdom 15th Half marathon   - 2002 Half Marathon Afr

THINK TANK: Orege Safari & Tours (based in Arizona USA); joins GSTF's efforts in sports

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  Gidabuday Sports Tourism Foundation (GSTF) has opted to expand worldwide by collaborating with Orege Safari and Tours to promote (both) Sports and Tourism.  Our focus is to create a strong national athletic team that will be capable of winning medals and promote Tanzania's reach tourism attractions.  We have so many upcoming international events - to name the few;   - 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships  - 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games  - 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships  - 2026 Victoria Commonwealth Games (Australia)  - 2027 World X/C and WAC (Host Cities  - TBA) - 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics  Powered by; OREGE SAFARI AND TOURS  

Phaustin Baha Sulle: The first sub 60 minutes Half Marathoner in Tanzania

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Phaustin Baha Sulle Phaustin Baha Sulle was born on May 30th 1982 in Manyara (then aka) Arusha. He won the silver medal at the 2000 World Half Marathon Championships where he refused to receive his award until he saw Tanzania Flag displayed as other countries. In 1999 he won the Paris Half Marathon and set a course record at the Marseille-Cassis Classique Internationale, in 2000 he ran 59 minutes and 36 seconds in a fast Lisborn Half Marathon course capturing 4th place as Paul Tergat took the race. - 1999 Paris Half Marathon Paris, France 1st Half marathon 1:01:37 - Lille Half Marathon Lille, France 1st Half marathon 1:00:38 - Corrida de Langueux Langueux, France 1st 10 km    - Marseille-Cassis Classique Internationale Marseille, France             1st Half marathon   1:00:24 -2000 World Half Marathon Championships Veracruz, Mexico 2nd Half marathon    Powered by; OREGE SAFARI AND TOUR