Tommy Lazarus
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Born | 15 October 1962 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Tommy S. Lazarus (born 15 October 1962) is a Zimbabwean former long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1]
Lazarus didn't finish the 1984 Olympic marathon.[2] However, he ran his marathon personal best of 2:22:16 hours the same year.[3]
Lazarus was an active competitor in the early 1980s, running against rivals Esau Magwaza, Tapfumaneyi "Tap Tap" Jonga, and Patrick Nhauro. In 2017, Lazarus said he believed his generation of athletes didn't have proper guidance and coaching. He said that being a professional athlete was difficult because race results alone didn't tell the full story, and injuries could sabotage a career.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tommy Lazarus Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
- ^ Tommy Lazarus at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ Tommy Lazarus at Olympedia
- ^ "It's no longer the real thing for Lazarus". The Herald (Zimbabwe). Retrieved 27 February 2025.
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