About Tommy Lazarus
Born 1962. Tommy Lazarus is a Zimbabwean athlete and athletics competitor.
Tommy S. Lazarus (born 15 October 1962) is a Zimbabwean former long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Lazarus didn't finish the 1984 Olympic marathon. However, he ran his marathon personal best of 2:22:16 hours the same year.
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.
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Who is Tommy Lazarus?
Zimbabwean long-distance runner
When was Tommy Lazarus born?
Tommy Lazarus was born on 15 October 1962.
What is Tommy Lazarus's occupation?
Tommy Lazarus is an athlete and athletics competitor.
What nationality is Tommy Lazarus?
Tommy Lazarus is Zimbabwean.
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