Yusuf Bizimana (born 6 September 2000) is a British middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 September 2000 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800m, 1500m |
| College team | Texas Longhorns |
Career
editFrom 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
editOutdoor
- 800 metres – 1:45.74 (Austin 2023)
- 1500 metres – 3:42.90 (Waco 2021)
- Mile – 3:59.85 (Ames, IA 2022)
- 5000 metres – 14:12.70 (Austin 2021)
Indoor
- 400 metres – 48.11 (Albuquerque 2023)
- 600 metres – 1:15.79 (Albuquerque 2023)
- 800 metres – 1:46.02 (Albuquerque 2023)
- 1000 metres - 2:18.10 (Louisville, 2024)
- 1500 metres – 3:49.36 (Belgrade 2019)
- Mile – 3:57.81 (Fayetteville 2021)
- 3000 metres – 7:44.76 (Boston 2023)
- 5000 metres – 13:03.78 (Boston 2023)
References
edit- ^ "Yusuf Bizimana". World Athletics. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ Adams, Tim (June 7, 2023). "Meet Amber Anning and Yusuf Bizimana". Athletics Weekly. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "800 Metres – Men – Final". UK Athletics. 5 September 2020. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
- ^ Jones, Thomas (9 June 2023). "Yusuf Bizimana chasing gold as NCAA track meet off to fast start". Statesman.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Men's 800: The future has arrived; Will Sumner negative splits a 1:44.26". Lets Run. 10 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "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.