John Hakizimana
Hakizimana (in white shirt) at the 2023 World Athletics Championships
Personal information
Born (1996-10-26) 26 October 1996
Sport
CountryRwanda
SportLong-distance running
Medal record
Men's long-distance running
Representing  Rwanda
Military World Games
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Wuhan Marathon

John Hakizimana (born 26 October 1996)[1] is a Rwandan long-distance runner. In 2018, he competed in the men's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain.[1] He finished in 34th place.[1]

In 2019, he represented Rwanda at the 2019 Military World Games held in Wuhan, China.[2] He won the bronze medal in the men's marathon.[2]

He represented Rwanda at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.[3] He competed in the men's marathon and he did not finish his race.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Men's Results" (PDF). 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 January 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. 1 2 Gillen, Nancy (27 October 2019). "Hosts top medal table as World Military Games conclude in Wuhan". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. Sikubwabo, Damas (18 June 2020). "Muhitira in early preps for Kigali Peace Marathon". The New Times. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  4. "Men's Marathon Results" (PDF). 2020 Summer Olympics. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 August 2021. Retrieved 24 August 2021.


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