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JUMA IKANGAA: "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare"

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Juma Ikangaa is the first and last Tanzanian who won the 1989 New York City Marathon in a course-record time of 2:08:01. Back then 2:08:01 was also the national record for Tanzania, Ikangaa was also a sentimental favorite in Boston Marathon after finishing second three years in a row at the Boston Marathon from 1988-1990.  A great trainer, Ikangaa said in his famous quote "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.  Juma Ikangaa is the 1982 Commonwealth Silver Medalist and has won other major marathons - Tokyo Marathon, Melbourne Marathon, Beijing Marathon and Fukuoka Marathon. Supported by;  https://oregesafariandtours.com/  

JAY-Z (Prolific Raper) met FILBERT BAYI at PUMA Anniversary in Germany

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  The American Raper Jay-Z and Former World Mile and 1500m Record Holder Filbert Bayi It was November 2019 in Nuremberg state of Bavaria Germany when PUMA celebrated anniversary marking over 75 years since it was founded. The company invited notable sports individuals and celebrities who wore and still wearing PUMA Attire; some of whom are Jay-Z (one of the world's most prolific Rap Artist) and Filbert Bayi (The former World Record Holder of 1500m and Mile). "I have just realized why in Tanzania - CULTURE, ARTS and SPORTS are combined in to one ministry" Supported b y; https://oregesafariandtours.com/
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 SIMBU TRIUMPHANT AT THE NSC AWARDS Minister of Culture, Arts and Sports Ambassador Dr. Pindi Chana presenting Alphonce Felix Simbu with the prize of the Best Sportsman of 2022. Simbu also won the Best Male Athlete award while Failuna Abdi Matanga was the Best Female Athlete.     Executive Secretary of Tanzania Sports Council (NSC) Ms. Neema Msitha giving details of the award, strategy and criteria used to find the winners. This award is held for the first time since 1980.   Failuna Abdi Matanga and Alphonce Simbu with Athletics stakeholders Ms. Juliana Mwamsuva and Wilhelm Gidabuday inside the Mlimani City Hall in Dar es Salaam.   Supported By; https://oregesafariandtours.com/
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 Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) is the "Home of Champions" 2022 Commonwealth Games Medalists Alphonce Felix Simbu (Silver), Kassim Mbundwike and Yusuf Changalawe (Bronze) poses for a photo with Col. Martin Msumari Sports Director of Tanzania People's Defense Force (TPDF) Supported By https://oregesafariandtours.com          
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Simon Robert Naali was born in Hanang District Manyara Region on March 9, 1966 – and passed away on August 13, 1994. He was a Tanzanian marathon runner. He finished eleventh at the 1993 World Championships in 2:19:30 hours. In addition he won the bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics, where he didn't finish the race.      Personal bests Type Distance Time Site Date RD     10 km      28:05