Abel Nkhoma

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Abel Nkhoma
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NationalityZimbabwean
Born1961 (age 6263)
Kadoma, Zimbabwe
Sport
SportLong-distance running
EventMarathon

Abel Nkhoma (born 1961) is a Zimbabwean long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon at the 1980 Summer Olympics. [1] Nkhoma was the flag bearer for Zimbabwe in the opening ceremony. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Abel Nkhoma Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  2. "Flagbearers for Zimbabwe". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen . Retrieved 9 January 2024.