Smartex Tambala
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Born | 30 July 1965 |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
Smartex Godfrey Tambala (born 30 July 1965) is a Malawian former long-distance runner.
Smartex competed in the marathon at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, finishing 63rd.[1] His personal best in the event was 2:17:18, achieved in 1991,[2] which is also the current Malawian national record. At the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Smartex crossed the line in 17th place in the marathon, just ahead of fellow African athlete Moses Matabane.[3]
References
- ↑ "Smartex Tambala Olympic Results". Sports Reference. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ↑ Runner's World. Rodale Press. 1991. p. 32.
- ↑ Phillips, Bob (2000). Honour of Empire, Glory of Sport: The History of Athletics at the Commonwealth Games. Parrs Wood. p. 233. ISBN 9781903158098.
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