Claver Kamanya

Claver Kamanya (born 25 March 1947) is a Tanzanian former athlete who specialised in sprinting events. Born in Bukoba, he represented Tanzania at two Olympic Games and won a bronze medal in the 400 metres at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games.^[1]

BornClaver Kamanya
(1947-03-25) 25 March 1947 (age 79)

Bukoba, Kagera, Tanganyika

Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Weight65 kg (143 lb)

Country Tanzania

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Claver Kamanya

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Born	Claver Kamanya (1947-03-25) 25 March 1947 (age 79) Bukoba, Kagera, Tanganyika
Height	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	65 kg (143 lb)
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Country	Tanzania
Sport	Athletics
Medal record Men's Athletics British Commonwealth Games 1974 Christchurch 400 metres

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At the 1968 Summer Olympics he competed in the 400 metres and set his personal best time, 45.74, in the opening heats of the competition, which remains a national record. He was eliminated in the semi-finals stage after placing seventh.^[2]

Kamanya was Tanzania's flag bearer at the 1972 Summer Olympics where in addition to the 400 metres he competed in relays events. A quarter-finalist in the individual 400 metres, he raced in the heats for Tanzania in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 relays.^[3]