Yusuf Bizimana

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Yusuf Bizimana
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Born (2000-09-06) 6 September 2000 (age 24)
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Event(s)800m, 1500m
College team Texas Longhorns

Yusuf Bizimana (born 6 September 2000) is a British middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres. [1]

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Career

From South London, Bizimana moved to the University of Texas to study marketing and compete on the American collegiate scene, citing Josh Kerr as an inspiration for the decision. [2] Before moving to Texas, he finished third in the 800 metres at the 2020 British Athletics Championships. [3]

He won the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 800 meters in 2023. [4] He then finished second in the NCAA outdoor championships in June 2023. [5]

In January 2024, he broke the US collegiate 1000m indoor record, running 2:18.10 in Louisville, Kentucky. The time also placed him fourth in the all-time British list. [6]

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

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References

  1. "Yusuf Bizimana". World Athletics. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  2. Adams, Tim (June 7, 2023). "Meet Amber Anning and Yusuf Bizimana". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  3. "800 Metres – Men – Final". UK Athletics. 5 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  4. Jones, Thomas (9 June 2023). "Yusuf Bizimana chasing gold as NCAA track meet off to fast start". Statesman.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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  6. "Yusuf Bizimana Shatters NCAA 1,000 Meter Record, Ascends to 4th on British All-Time List". Watch Athletics. 13 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.