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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 December 1987 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Zimbabwe |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 5000 metres |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Olivia Mugove Chitate (born 7 December 1987) is a long-distance runner from Zimbabwe. [1] She competed in the 5000 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing finishing 24th.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Zimbabwe | |||||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 24th (h) | 5000 m | 16:34.70 |
| African Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 7th | 5000 m | 17:02.97 | |
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