Tanzania at the African Games explained

Noc:TAN
Nocname:Tanzania Olympic Committee
Games:African Games
Gold:4
Silver:10
Bronze:10
Appearances:

Tanzania (TAN) has competed at every occurrence of the African Games since its inauguration in 1965. Tanzanian athletes have won a total of 24 medals.

Medal summary

Filbert Bayi, who subsequently broke the world record in the 1500 metres, won the country's first gold medal in 1973.[1] Other gold medalists include Samwel Mwera who beat Mbulaeni Mulaudzi at the Men's 800 metres in 2003.[2] Although the country has not won a medal at every Games, Tanzanian athletes have achieved a total of twenty four medals, including four gold and ten silver.[3]

Medal tables

Medals by Games

See also: African Games and All-time African Games medal table.

Below is a table representing all Tanzanian medals won at the Games.[4]

GamesAthletesGoldSilverBronzeTotalRank
0 0 1 1 19
1 1 0 2 13
0 1 1 2 19
0 2 5 7 16
1 3 1 5 16
1 0 1 2 17
0 1 0 1 25
1 0 1 2 18
0 1 0 1 32
- 0 1 0 1 29
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
Total 4 10 10 24

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Hugh. MacDonald. Bayi's record may be gone but it should never be forgotten. The Herald. 30 January 2014. 12 April 2020.
  2. Web site: Todor. Krastev. Athletics All Africa Games Abuja (NGR) 2003. 23 February 2011. Todor66. 12 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Tanzania. bestsports.com. 12 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Sunday News Reporter. Tanzania: Dar Fire Blanks At Africa Games. allAfrica. 1 September 2019. 12 April 2020.