Solomon Kondowe

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Solomon Kondowe
Personal information
NationalityMalawian
Born (1960-09-23) 23 September 1960 (age 64)
Sport
Sport Boxing
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing Flag of Malawi.svg  Malawi
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1986 Edinburgh Light welterweight

Solomon Kondowe (born 23 September 1960) is a Malawian boxer. [1] He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. [2] He also competed at the 1978 Commonwealth Games [3] and the 1986 Commonwealth Games, winning the bronze medal at the latter. He remains, along with Lyton Mphande, the last Malawian to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, and is one of only three all-time. [4]

References

  1. "Unknown title". Moni Magazine. 1986. p. 16.
  2. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Solomon Kondowe Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
  3. Cameron, Alex (7 August 1978). "I can do better – McLeod". Daily Record. p. 111 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. "40 years without C'wealth Games medal". mwnation.com. 1 February 2025.