Zakayo Malekwa
Zakayo Malekwa (born February 2, 1951) is a retired track and field athlete from Tanzania, who competed in the men's javelin throw event during his career.[1] He represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Moscow, Soviet Union (1980). There he set his best Olympic result by finishing in 16th place in the overall-rankings.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Tanzania | ||||
| 1979 | African Championships | Dakar, Senegal | 2nd | 76.06 m |
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 16th | 71.58 m |
| 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 3rd | 80.22 m |
| African Championships | Cairo, Egypt | 1st | 76.18 m | |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 17th | 72.92 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 19th | 75.18 m |
| 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 2nd | 72.32 m |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 30th | 71.74 m | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 34th | 67.56 m |
References
External links
- Zakayo Malekwa profile at IAAF
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