#Simbu Marathon

🥈 History made. 🇹🇿 What a moment for Tanzania! 🇹🇿 It is absolutely incredible to see Alphonce Simbu @simbualphonce etching his name further into marathon history. After his runner-up finish last year, coming back to shatter the Tanzanian National Record with a staggering 2:02:47 is nothing short of a masterclass in grit and timing. While John Korir took the win with a blistering new course record of 2:01:52, Simbu’s performance today solidified his status as one of the greatest to ever represent the nation. He has now joined the legendary ranks of Juma Ikangaa and Gabriel Geay as a Boston podium finisher, but with a time that pushes Tanzanian distance running into a whole new era. @wizara_sanaatz @nsc_bmt @baba_keagan mwanafa @gersonmsigwa @neemaymsitha

The world champion @simbualphonce returns to Boston April 20 for the @bostonmarathon. Simbu finished 2nd in last year's competition and he will be going toe to toe with the following world elites. Benson Kipruto (KEN) 2:02:16 John Korir (KEN) 2:02:24 Cybrian Kotut (KEN) 2:03:22 Abdi Nageeye (NED) 2:04:20 Lemi Berhanu (ETH) 2:04:33 Hailemaryam Kiros (ETH) 2:04:35 Alex Masai (KEN) 2:04:37 Mohamed Esa (ETH) 2:04:39 Conner Mantz (USA) 2:04:43 Yohanes Chiappinelli (ITA) 2:05:24 Benard Biwott (KEN) 2:05:25 Kennedy Kimutai (KEN) 2:05:27 Zouhair Talbi (MAR/USA) 2:05:45 Richard Ringer (GER) 2:05:46 Sondre Moen (NOR) 2:05:48 Galen Rupp (USA) 2:06:07 Akira Akasaki (JPN) 2:06:15 Tebello Ramakongoana (LES) 2:06:18 Andy Buchanan (AUS) 2:06:22 Gemechu Dida (ETH) 2:06:45 Hendrik Pfeiffer (GER) 2:06:45 Rory Linkletter (CAN) 2:06:49 Biya Simbassa (USA) 2:06:53 Tsegay Weldlibanos (ERI) 2:07:35 Patrick Tiernan (AUS) 2:07:45 Clayton Young (USA) 2:08:00 CJ Albertson (USA) 2:08:17 Yemane Haileselassie (ERI) 2:08:25 Alex Maier (USA) 2:08:33 Amaury Paquet (BEL) 2:08:44 Sam Chelanga (USA) 2:08:50 Daniel Mesfun (USA) 2:08:51 Ben Preisner (CAN) 2:08:58 Source: @worldathletics

Male Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year nominee | Alphonce Simbu ✨ Marathon world champion 🏆 #AthleticsAwards

The moment history was made 🥇🇹🇿 Alphonce Simbu crosses the finish line at the Tokyo Marathon in 2:09:48 – bringing home GOLD for Tanzania! 👏 From the Kilimanjaro International Marathon family, we salute you champion!

Mwanariadha nyota wa Tanzania, Alphonce Felix Simbu, amerejea nchini akitokea Marekani baada ya kufanya vizuri katika mbio za Boston Marathon 2026. Simbu aliweka historia baada ya kumaliza mbio hizo katika nafasi ya pili, akitumia muda wa saa 2:02:47, matokeo yaliyoifanya Tanzania kujivunia mafanikio makubwa kwenye mashindano hayo ya kimataifa. #ManaraTV #ManaraTVUpdates

Katika video hii, mwanariadha wa Tanzania, Alphonce Felix Simbu, anaonekana akikimbiza upepo na kufanikiwa kushika nafasi ya pili katika mashindano ya Boston Marathon, akitumia muda wa saa 2:02:47 katika mbio zilizokuwa na ushindani wa hali ya juu, Marekani. VIDEO: Wizara ya Mambo ya Nje #Michezo #Simbu #Alphonce #BostonMarathon #Tanzania #Riadha

Mwanariadha nyota wa Tanzania, Alphonce Simbu amepeperusha vyema bendera ya nchi baada ya kumaliza katika nafasi ya pili kwenye Mbio za Boston Marathon ambazo zimefanyika Jumatatu wiki hii huko Boston Marekani. Simbu ameshika nafasi hiyo akitumia muda wa saa 2:02:47 huku kinara akiwa ni John Korir wa Kenya aliyetumia muda wa saa 2:01:52. Katika mbio za hizo, aliyeshika nafasi ya tatu upande wa wanaume ni Benson Kipruto kutoka Kenya ambaye ametumia muda wa saa 2:02:50 akizidiwa kwa sekunde tatu tu na Simbu. Hii ni mara ya pili mfululizo kwa Simbu kumaliza katika nafasi hiyo kwani hata mwaka jana aliondoka na medali ya shaba. Korir aliyeibuka mshindi ameondoka na kitita cha Dola 150,000 (Sh389 milioni), Simbu amevuna Dola 75,000 (Sh195 milioni) na Kipruto aliyemaliza akiwa mshindi wa tatu ataondoka na Dola 40,000 (Sh104 milioni).

I never expected to be this happy after watching this marathon. Major congratulations to @simbualphonce for securing the silver medal at the Podium of @bostonmarathon 🥈! Your tactical performance and finishing with a time of 2:02:47 has set a new NATIONAL record🇹🇿! As Tanzanians, we are happy to call you our own. Wishing you a good recovery 🦾! Cc: Ran with Run for a Purpose club! #runnerstanzania #bostonmarathon #simbu #gessaanakimbia

MAPOKEZI YA KUMPOKEA SIMBU Mwanariadha nyota wa Tanzania, Alphonce Felix Simbu, amerejea nchini akitokea Marekani baada ya kufanya vizuri katika mbio za Boston Marathon 2026. Simbu aliweka historia baada ya kumaliza mbio hizo katika nafasi ya pili, akitumia muda wa saa 2:02:47, matokeo yaliyoifanya Tanzania kujivunia mafanikio makubwa kwenye mashindano hayo ya kimataifa. Muhidini Dua Alaiyka 0783 54 54 30 #RiadhaTanzania #AlphonceSimbu

Mwanariadha Alphonce Felix Simbu, ameendelea kuandika historia katika riadha ya kimataifa baada ya kushika nafasi ya pili kwa mwaka wa pili mfululizo kwenye mashindano makubwa ya Boston Marathon, yaliyofanyika leo Jumatatu Aprili 20, 2026, huko Boston, nchini Marekani. Aidha Simbu amekimbia kwa muda wa 2:02:47, muda ambao ni rekodi mpya ya kibinafsi na rekodi mpya ya Kitaifa kwa Tanzania. Hii inakuwa mara ya pili mfululizo kwake kuibuka wa pili katika mbio hizo, jambo linaloendelea kuthibitisha hadhi yake kama mmoja wa wakimbiaji bora barani Afrika na duniani. #viral #reelsviral #trendingreels #trendingvideo #trendingpost #Trending #trendingreel #trending #viralvideo #trendingnow #ᴛʀᴇɴᴅɪɴɢʀᴇᴇʟs #trendingreelsvideo #SRSportsUPDATES #tanzaniatiktok #tranding #TanzaniaTrending #trendingpostchallenge #trend #fblifestylechallenge #zanzibar

#MICHEZO: Mwanariadha nyota wa Tanzania, Alphonce Simbu amepeperusha vyema bendera ya nchi baada ya kumaliza katika nafasi ya pili kwenye Mbio za Boston Marathon ambazo zimefanyika leo huko Boston Marekani. Simbu ameshika nafasi hiyo akitumia muda wa saa 2:02:47 huku kinara akiwa ni John Korir wa Kenya aliyetumia muda wa saa 2:01:52. Katika mbio za leo, aliyeshika nafasi ya tatu upande wa wanaume ni Benson Kipruto kutoka Kenya ambaye ametumia muda wa saa 2:02:50 akizidiwa kwa sekunde tatu tu na Simbu. Hii ni mara ya pili mfululizo kwa Simbu kumaliza katika nafasi hiyo kwani hata mwaka jana aliondoka na medali ya shaba. Korir aliyeibuka mshindi ameondoka na kitita cha Dola 150,000 (Sh389 milioni), Simbu amevuna Dola 75,000 (Sh195 milioni) na Kipruto aliyemaliza akiwa mshindi wa tatu ataondoka na Dola 40,000 (Sh104 milioni).