Éric Nzikwinkunda Explained

Éric Nzikwinkunda
Nationality:	Burundian
Sport:	Track and Field
Event:	800m
Birth Date:	1 January 1997

Éric Nzikwinkunda (born 1 January 1997) is a Burundian middle-distance runner who competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics.^[1]

Career

After reaching the semi-finals of the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Nzikwinkunda was selected to compete in the 800 metres at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in which he finished sixth in his qualifying heat in a time of 1.47:97.^[2] Nzikwinkunda took part in the 2022 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Serbia finishing fifth in his 1500m heat.^[3]

Personal life

He is based in Penyeta Roja in the province of Castellón in Spain along with his Burundi compatriots Thierry Ndikumwenayo and Rodrigue Kwizera.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eric Nzikwinkunda . Olympics.com . 31 July 2021 . 8 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211008194535/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/athletics/athlete-profile-n1327979-nzikwinkunda-eric.htm . dead .
2. Web site: Athletics - Round 1 - Heat 5 Results . Olympics.com . 31 July 2021 . 31 July 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210731083052/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/athletics/result-men-s-800m-rnd1-000500-.htm . dead .
3. Web site: Overseas results including World Indoor Champs, March 18-20, 2022. Athletics Weekly. 22 March 2022 .
4. Web site: Castellón, a paradise for Burundi athletes in a story that starts with a bet. yosoynoticia.es.