Benedict Ako (born 5 August 1968) is a retired Tanzanian long-distance runner. Ako is a three-time champion of the Mount Meru Marathon in Arusha, Tanzania (1993, 1994, 2002). [1] He holds an "all-comers" record for the fastest marathon performance in Tanzania, 2:13:46, set 1 August 1993 in Arusha. [2]
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | World Cross Country Championships | Turin, Italy | 25th | Long race |
| 1998 | World Cross Country Championships | Marrakech, Morocco | 26th | Long race |
| 6th | Team competition | |||
| 2001 | World Half Marathon Championships | Bristol, England | 22nd | Half marathon |
| 3rd | Team competition |