Tanzania: Fortunes Swell for Marathon Duo

Arusha — Following their success in Mumbai Marathon over the weekend, fortunes seem endless to the Tanzania's marathon duo, Alphonce Simbu and Magdalena Shauri.

The 2 hours, 09 minutes and 32 seconds clocked by the men's winner Simbu and 2 hours, 34 minutes and 51 attained by little known lady athlete Magdalena Shauri, have earned the duo tickets to compete in other world class events this year and next year, as revealed by Wilhelm Gidabuday, the Secretary General of the athletics governing body (AT).

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.