Mike Fokoroni during the Comrades ultramarathon
Mike Fokoroni (also written Mike Fokorani; born 10 January 1977)[1] is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner. His personal best time for the marathon is 2:13:17 hours, achieved in August 2008, placing 11th at the Beijing Olympics. In June 2013 he finished 8th to receive a gold medal in the Comrades ultramarathon of 87 km.[2]
Fokoroni won the 2016 Two Oceans Marathon[3][4] and the 2022 Great Zimbabwe Marathon.[5]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Zimbabwe | |||||
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 16th | Marathon | 2:21:52 |
References
- ↑ "Mike FOKORONI - Profile - World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Ncube, Chris (5 June 2013). "Fokoroni slams sponsor pressure". The Zimbabwean. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ↑ Finch, Mike (26 March 2016). "Mike Fokoroni & Caroline Wöstmann Crowned Two Oceans Marathon Champions". Runner's World. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Lewis, Carl. "Two Oceans: Fokoroni wins Ultra, Wostmann defends her crown". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- ↑ Mirror, Masvingo (1 November 2022). "Fokoroni wins the Great Zim Marathon - The Mirror". Retrieved 2 November 2023.
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