About John Hakizimana
Born 1996. John Hakizimana is a Rwandan long-distance runner.
John Hakizimana (born 26 October 1996) is a Rwandan long-distance runner. In 2018, he competed in the men's half marathon at the 2018 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships held in Valencia, Spain. He won the bronze medal in the men's marathon. He competed in the men's marathon and he did not finish his race.
In November 2023, Hakizimana was issued with a two-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit for an anti-doping rule violation after testing positive for Triamcinolone acetonide at the 2023 World Athletics Championships after running the men's marathon. His ninth-place finish was disqualified.
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Who is John Hakizimana?
Rwandan long-distance runner
When was John Hakizimana born?
John Hakizimana was born on 26 October 1996 in Rwanda.
What is John Hakizimana's occupation?
John Hakizimana is a long-distance runner.
What nationality is John Hakizimana?
John Hakizimana is Rwandan.
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