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'''João Baptista N'Tyamba''' (born March 20, 1968) is an [[Angola]]n runner. He was born in [[Lubango]].
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'''João Baptista N'Tyamba''' (born 20 March 1968) is an [[Angola]]n runner. He was born in [[Lubango]].


He started as a middle distance runner and competed in the [[800 meters]] at [[Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres|1988 Summer Olympics]]. He then competed in the [[1500 metres]] at the [[1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 1500 metres|1991 World Championships]], the [[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres|1992 Summer Olympics]], and the [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres|1996 Summer Olympics]] and, in [[3000 metres]], at the [[1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships - Men's 3000 metres|1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships]]. He never reached the final in any of these events.
He started as a middle-distance runner and competed in the [[800 meters]] at [[Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics - Men's 800 metres|1988 Summer Olympics]]. He then competed in the [[1500 metres]] at the [[1991 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 1500 metres|1991 World Championships]], the [[Athletics at the 1992 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres|1992 Summer Olympics]], and the [[Athletics at the 1996 Summer Olympics - Men's 1500 metres|1996 Summer Olympics]] and, in [[3000 metres]], at the [[1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships - Men's 3000 metres|1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships]]. He never reached the final in any of these events.


He then shifted to the longer distances, competing in [[10,000 metres]] at the World Championships in [[1997 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metres|1997]], [[1999 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metres|1999]], and [[2001 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metres|2001]], with a thirteenth place from 1999 as his best finish. He competed in the [[marathon (race)|marathon]] at two consecutive Olympic Games, placing seventeenth in [[Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon|2000]] and 53rd in [[Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2004]].
He then shifted to the longer distances, competing in [[10,000 metres]] at the World Championships in [[1997 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metres|1997]], [[1999 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metres|1999]], and [[2001 World Championships in Athletics - Men's 10000 metres|2001]], with a thirteenth place from 1999 as his best finish. He competed in the [[marathon (race)|marathon]] at two consecutive Olympic Games, placing seventeenth in [[Athletics at the 2000 Summer Olympics - Men's marathon|2000]] and 53rd in [[Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2004]].


N'Tyamba holds the Angolan records in 800 metres, 1000 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 10,000 metres, half marathon, and marathon.<ref>[http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/RECANG.txt Angolan athletics records]</ref>
N'Tyamba holds the Angolan records in 800 metres, 1000 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 10,000 metres, half marathon, and marathon.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/RECANG.txt |title=Angolan athletics records |access-date=2007-06-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070608102414/http://www.athlerecords.net/Records/AFRIQUE/PLEINAIR/RECANG.txt |archive-date=2007-06-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


When N'Tyamba competed in the marathon at [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2008 Olympics]] he became the first male track and field athlete to compete at six Olympics. The other track and field athletes who have competed at six Olympics are [[Merlene Ottey]], [[Lia Manoliu]], [[Tessa Sanderson]], and [[Maria Mutola]].{{cn|date=August 2016}}
When N'Tyamba competed in the marathon at [[Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon|2008 Olympics]] he became the first male track and field athlete to compete at six Olympics. The other track and field athletes who have competed at six Olympics are [[Merlene Ottey]], [[Lia Manoliu]], [[Tessa Sanderson]], and [[Maria Mutola]].{{citation needed|date=August 2016}}


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Latest revision as of 04:51, 18 November 2023

João N'Tyamba
N'Tyamba competing in the Sydney Olympics 2000
Personal information
Birth nameJoão Baptista N'Tyamba
Born (1968-03-20) 20 March 1968 (age 56)
Lubango, Huíla, Angola
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Sport
CountryAngola
SportTrack and field

João Baptista N'Tyamba (born 20 March 1968) is an Angolan runner. He was born in Lubango.

He started as a middle-distance runner and competed in the 800 meters at 1988 Summer Olympics. He then competed in the 1500 metres at the 1991 World Championships, the 1992 Summer Olympics, and the 1996 Summer Olympics and, in 3000 metres, at the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships. He never reached the final in any of these events.

He then shifted to the longer distances, competing in 10,000 metres at the World Championships in 1997, 1999, and 2001, with a thirteenth place from 1999 as his best finish. He competed in the marathon at two consecutive Olympic Games, placing seventeenth in 2000 and 53rd in 2004.

N'Tyamba holds the Angolan records in 800 metres, 1000 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 10,000 metres, half marathon, and marathon.[1]

When N'Tyamba competed in the marathon at 2008 Olympics he became the first male track and field athlete to compete at six Olympics. The other track and field athletes who have competed at six Olympics are Merlene Ottey, Lia Manoliu, Tessa Sanderson, and Maria Mutola.[citation needed]

Achievements[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Angola
1988 Olympic Games Seoul, South Korea 56th (h) 800 m 1:53.23
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan – 800 m DQ
22nd (sf) 1500 m 3:44.64
1992 Olympic Games Barcelona, Spain 20th (h) 1500 m 3:39.54
1995 World Indoor Championships Barcelona, Spain 16th (h) 3000 m 8:03.93
1996 Ibero-American Championships Medellín, Colombia 5th 1500 m 3:45.41
Olympic Games Atlanta, United States 44th (h) 1500 m 3:46.41
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 25th (h) 10,000 m 29:38.92
1999 World Championships Seville, Spain 13th 10,000 m 28:31.09
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 17th Marathon 2:16:43
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 20th 10,000 m 28:38.31
2003 World Championships Paris, France — Marathon DNF
All-Africa Games Abuja, Nigeria 8th Marathon 2:33:19
2004 Olympic Games Athens, Greece 53rd Marathon 2:23:26
2008 Olympic Games Beijing, China – Marathon DNF

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Angolan athletics records". Archived from the original on 2007-06-08. Retrieved 2007-06-09.

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