About Lungile Gongqa
Born 1979. Lungile Gongqa is a South African athletics competitor.
Lungile Gongqa (born 22 February 1979) is a South African long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. He competed in the men's marathon event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. However, he dropped out of the race before the 35 km mark and did not finish the race. Gongqa won the 2017 Two Oceans Marathon. In 2019, he finished in 2nd place in the men's race at the IAU 50 km World Championships.
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Who is Lungile Gongqa?
South African athlete
When was Lungile Gongqa born?
Lungile Gongqa was born on 22 February 1979.
What is Lungile Gongqa's occupation?
Lungile Gongqa is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Lungile Gongqa?
Lungile Gongqa is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lungile Gongqa. https://biography.guide/lungile-gongqa/
MLA: "Lungile Gongqa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lungile-gongqa/.
Chicago: "Lungile Gongqa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lungile-gongqa/.
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