Thoko Kakhongwe

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Thoko Kakhongwe
Personal information
Full nameThokozani Kakhongwe
Born (1987-06-07) 7 June 1987 (age 33)
Weight67.52 kg (148.9 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of Malawi.svg Malawi
Sport Weightlifting
Weight class69 kg
TeamNational team
Updated on 11 October 2016.

Thoko Kakhongwe (born 7 June 1987) is a Malawian male weightlifter, competing in the 69 kg category and representing Malawi at international competitions. He participated at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in the 69 kg event. [1]

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Major competitions

YearVenueWeightSnatch (kg)Clean & Jerk (kg)TotalRank
123Rank123Rank
Commonwealth Games
2010 Flag of India.svg Delhi, India 69 kg 105110115N/A120125127N/A23713

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References

  1. "Weightlifting at the 2010 Commonwealth Games - Tnoko Kakhogwe". iwf.net. Retrieved 23 June 2016.