Alphonce Simbu
Alphonce Simbu is a distinguished long-distance runner from Tanzania, recognized for his exceptional performances on the world stage. He has gained prominence for his competitive spirit and dedication to the sport, and is considered one of Africa's top marathon athletes.
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Alphonce Simbu secured a silver medal in the marathon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and became the first Tanzanian to win a gold medal in a major international marathon competition.
Samia’s ambitious vision drives Tanzania’s sports development
Tanzania· 2026-03-06
Alphonce Simbu has continued his impressive run on the international stage after finishing second in the men’s race at the International World 25km event held in Kolkata, India.
Simbu wins silver medal at India's International World 25km raceTanzania· 2025-12-21
Alphonce Simbu, the Tokyo World Athletics Championships winner, is one of the athletes who rose to prominence after competing in the Kilimanjaro Marathon.
24th Kilimanjaro International Marathon launched in DarTanzania· 2025-10-19
Tokyo World Marathon champion Alphonce Simbu will headline the elite lineup and inspire upcoming runners with his presence and performance.
Simbu, foreign runners for Serengeti Safari MarathonTanzania· 2025-10-13
Alphonce Simbu has revealed the secret behind his success, pointing to consistent long-term training and the momentum he gained from winning the NBC Dodoma Marathon.
Simbu shares Tokyo win secret, NBC applaudsTanzania· 2025-09-25
Alphonce Simbu clinched the gold medal at the World Marathon Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
Alphonce Simbu promoted in military after World Athletics marathon goldTanzania· 2025-09-25
Alphonce Simbu is a World Athletics Championship marathon gold medalist who received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Tanzania.
Simbu receives hero’s welcome after World Athletics victoryTanzania· 2025-09-24
Alphonce Simbu’s heroic victory in the men’s marathon secured Tanzania a prestigious gold medal at the World Athletics Championships.
Simbu’s gold lifts Tanzania to top 20 in World AthleticsTanzania· 2025-09-22
Alphonce Simbu narrowly won the men's marathon, separated by just three hundredths of a second.
saltó 6,30 metros, destrozó su propio récord mundial por 13° vez y es la superestrella del atletismo
Argentina· 2025-09-16
Alphonce Simbu finished first in the marathon at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Atletica, ancora una medaglia per l'Italia: l'azzurro Iliass Aouani terzo nella maratona ai Mondiali di Tokyo:
Italy· 2025-09-15
Alphonce Simbu narrowly defeated Amanal Petros in a photo finish.
Amanal Petros holt Silber im Marathonlauf in Tokio - Sport
Germany· 2025-09-15
Alphonce Simbu leads the nominations for Best Sports Personality of the Year (Men).
Yanga nominated for best club at 2024 NSC awardsTanzania· 2025-05-27
Alphonce Simbu proudly flew the national flag high after finishing second in the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Simbu shines at 2025 Boston MarathonTanzania· 2025-04-22
Alphonce Simbu outsprinted Cyprian Kotut to finish second in the men's race at the Boston Marathon.
Sharon Lokedi smashes women’s course record at the Boston Marathon, John Korir wins men’s race
United States· 2025-04-21
Alphonce Simbu is Tanzania’s top long-distance runner competing in the 2025 Boston Marathon.
Simbu competes for Boston Marathon todayTanzania· 2025-04-21
