Mike Fokoroni during the Comrades ultramarathon

Mike Fokoroni (also written Mike Fokorani; born 10 January 1977)[1] is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner. His personal best time for the marathon is 2:13:17 hours, achieved in August 2008, placing 11th at the Beijing Olympics. In June 2013 he finished 8th to receive a gold medal in the Comrades ultramarathon of 87 km.[2]

Fokoroni won the 2016 Two Oceans Marathon[3][4] and the 2022 Great Zimbabwe Marathon.[5]

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Zimbabwe
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan 16th Marathon 2:21:52

References

  1. "Mike FOKORONI - Profile - World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  2. Ncube, Chris (5 June 2013). "Fokoroni slams sponsor pressure". The Zimbabwean. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  3. Finch, Mike (26 March 2016). "Mike Fokoroni & Caroline Wöstmann Crowned Two Oceans Marathon Champions". Runner's World. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  4. Lewis, Carl. "Two Oceans: Fokoroni wins Ultra, Wostmann defends her crown". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  5. Mirror, Masvingo (1 November 2022). "Fokoroni wins the Great Zim Marathon - The Mirror". Retrieved 2 November 2023.


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