Zakayo Malekwa (born February 2, 1951) is a retired

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athlete from

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, who competed in the men's

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event during his career. He represented his native country at three consecutive

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, starting in

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(1980). There he set his best Olympic result by finishing in 16th place in the overall-rankings.

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* 1951 births Living people Tanzanian javelin throwers Male javelin throwers Tanzanian male athletes Olympic athletes for Tanzania Athletes (track and field) at the 1980 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1984 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for Tanzania Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games World Athletics Championships athletes for Tanzania African Games silver medalists for Tanzania African Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 1987 All-Africa Games Medallists at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Place of birth missing (living people) {{Tanzania-athletics-bio-stub