Gideon Mthembu

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Gideon Buthana Mthembu (born September 25, 1963) is a Swazi sports official and retired runner.

He finished 53rd in the 1988 Olympic marathon. His personal best time was 2:17.08 hours, achieved in 1987. [1] He also competed in the 800 and 1500 metres at the 1986 Commonwealth Games without reaching the final.

He served as president of the Athletics Association of Swaziland from 2008 to 2012. [2]

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References

  1. "Gideon Mthembu". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  2. Shongwe, Qondile (24 December 2012). "AAS President Gideon Mthembu steps down". Swazi Observer. Retrieved 31 October 2016.