Filbert Bayi

Filbert Bayi
Bayi in 1975
Personal information
Born (1953-06-22) June 22, 1953 (age 71)
Karatu, Arusha Region, Tanganyika Territory
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight59 kg (130 lb)
Sport
Country Tanzania
SportAthletics/Track, Mid-distance running
Event(s)800 metres, 1500 metres, mile, 5000 metres, steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Representing  Tanzania
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1980 Moscow 3000 m steeplechase
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1974 Christchurch 1500 m
Silver medal – second place 1978 Edmonton 1500 m
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 1973 Lagos 1500 m
Gold medal – first place 1978 Algiers 1500 m

Filbert Bayi Sanka (born June 23, 1953) is a Tanzanian former middle-distance runner[2] who competed throughout the 1970s. He set the world records for 1500 metres in 1974 and the mile in 1975. His world record in the 1500 m was also the Commonwealth Games record until 2022.

  1. ^ a b "Filbert BAYI - Athlete Profile". IAAF.
  2. ^ Moore, Kenny (May 1998). Best Efforts. Cedarwinds. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-915297-10-8. Retrieved 8 May 2011.