About Emesia Chizunga
Born 1954. Emesia Chizunga is a Malawian athlete and athletics competitor.
Emesia Chizunga (born 3 March 1954) is a Malawian middle-distance runner. She competed in the women's 800 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics. She did not advance from the heats but she did lead the pack for most of the first lap.
She was the first woman to represent Malawi at the Olympics.
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Who is Emesia Chizunga?
Malawian middle-distance runner (* 1954)
When was Emesia Chizunga born?
Emesia Chizunga was born on 3 March 1954.
What is Emesia Chizunga's occupation?
Emesia Chizunga is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Emesia Chizunga?
Emesia Chizunga is Malawian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emesia Chizunga. https://biography.guide/emesia-chizunga/
MLA: "Emesia Chizunga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emesia-chizunga/.
Chicago: "Emesia Chizunga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emesia-chizunga/.
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