Tanzanian athlete breaks file in UK
MOSHI: Tanzanian athlete Transfora Ngimbudzi set a brand new file on the prestigious Fulham 10K Topflight Races held within the United Kingdom over the weekend, finishing the competition in simply 31:53 minutes.
Transfora, a Police Constable with Tanzania’s Police Force, clinched a gold medal and was declared the winner of the competitors, which featured 14 contestants.
She outpaced her closest rival, Martina Conner from Great Britain, who clocked 34:00 minutes, and Kossana Weir, who secured third place.
In a exceptional achievement, Mgimbudzi’s time set a brand new course file, surpassing final 12 months’s finest time of 33:11, beforehand set by a Kenyan athlete.
For her victory and record-breaking efficiency, she acquired 2.18m/- (£650), together with a bonus for setting the brand new course file.
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Speaking at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) upon her return, Constable Mgimbudzi attributed her triumph to self-discipline and meticulous preparation, promising even higher performances in future competitions.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Alphonce Bandya, representing the Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander, counseled Mgimbudzi’s success and reaffirmed the Police Force’s dedication to supporting its athletes in attaining larger accomplishments.
Assistant Team Coach Sergeant Oswald highlighted that the crew’s success was a results of self-discipline throughout coaching, attentiveness, and unwavering help from the Police Force management.
The 2024 Fulham 10K Top Flight Races attracted contributors from 5 nations: Tanzania (1), the UK (10), Ireland (1), France (1), and Canada (1).
