John Hakizimana

John Hakizimana
Hakizimana (in white shirt) at the 2023 World Athletics Championships
Personal information
Born (1996-10-26) 26 October 1996 (age 28)
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]

  1. ^ a b c "Men's Results" (PDF). 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 9 January 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b 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.