Alphonce Felix Simbu
Alphonce Felix Simbu is a Tanzanian long-distance runner, renowned for his remarkable performance in marathons. At 33 years old, he captured the world's attention during a thrilling finish at a recent marathon in Tokyo, where he narrowly defeated German runner Amanal Petros by a mere three-hundredths of a second. Simbu, who trains at high altitude near Mount Kilimanjaro, has previously earned a bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships in London and has shown consistent improvement in his marathon times, including a notable fourth-place finish in the 2022 Valencia Marathon. His victory in Tokyo marks a significant milestone in his career, establishing him as a formidable competitor in the world of long-distance running.
Born on Jan 01, 1990 (35 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,413 | $1,400,000 | 1,090$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,143 | $68,000 | 52$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 8,961 | $370,000 | 442$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 7,697 | $430,000 | 335$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 27,856 | $670,000 | 784$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 125,229 | $63,000 | 132$ |
| Totals | 6 | 151,802,133 | 209,299 | $3,001,000 | 2,835$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Alphonce Felix Simbu yesterday snatched gold in the first photo finish at a major championship marathon.
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Hong Kong:
Alphonce Felix Simbu became the first Tanzanian man to win a marathon championship.
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United Arab Emirates:
Alphonce Felix Simbu won the gold medal in the marathon at the World Athletics Championships, marking Tanzania's first global title.
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Tanzania:
Alphonce Felix Simbu snatched gold in the first photo finish at a major championship marathon, giving Tanzania its maiden world title.
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Croatia:
Alphonce Felix Simbu won the world championship title in the marathon at the athletics World Championships in Tokyo.
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Spain:
Alphonce Felix Simbu won the marathon by three hundredths of a second against Amanal Petros.
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