Patrick Chiwala
Patrick Chiwala (born 10 January 1953) is a Zambian long-distance runner. He competed in the at the 1980 Summer Olympics.
Chiwala was one of four Zambian athletes to be named to their 1978 All-African Games team, competing in the 10,000 metres. He miscounted his laps while running the race, leading to him not receiving a place.
Chiwala then qualified to represent Zambia in the 10,000 m and marathon at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. In , Chiwala finished 17th in 32:14.89 minutes. Five days later in , Chiwala ran 2:38:00 hours to place 22nd overall as the only Zambian to qualify. His marathon performance was described as poor compared to his personal best.
Chiwala again qualified for the marathon at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He started the race but did not finish.
Chiwala was one of four Zambian athletes to be named to their 1978 All-African Games team, competing in the 10,000 metres. He miscounted his laps while running the race, leading to him not receiving a place.
Chiwala then qualified to represent Zambia in the 10,000 m and marathon at the 1978 Commonwealth Games. In , Chiwala finished 17th in 32:14.89 minutes. Five days later in , Chiwala ran 2:38:00 hours to place 22nd overall as the only Zambian to qualify. His marathon performance was described as poor compared to his personal best.
Chiwala again qualified for the marathon at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. He started the race but did not finish.
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