About Juma Ikangaa
Born 1957. Juma Ikangaa is a Tanzanian marathon runner and long-distance runner.
Juma Ikangaa (born 19 July 1957 in Dodoma) is a former marathon runner from Tanzania, who won the 1989 New York City Marathon in a course-record time of 2:08:01. Ikangaa was also a sentimental favorite in the Boston Marathon after finishing second three years in a row from 1988 to 1990. Famous world-wide along with Bayi and Nyambui as a successful Tanzanian front-runner, "Ikangaa remained synonymous with Tanzania." After retirement from elite competition Ikangaa became a highly respected coach. Ikangaa has emphasized, "The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."
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Who is Juma Ikangaa?
Tanzanian long-distance runner (born 1957)
When was Juma Ikangaa born?
Juma Ikangaa was born on 19 July 1957 in Dodoma.
What is Juma Ikangaa's occupation?
Juma Ikangaa is a marathon runner and long-distance runner.
What nationality is Juma Ikangaa?
Juma Ikangaa is Tanzanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Juma Ikangaa. https://biography.guide/juma-ikangaa/
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