Hassan Dyamwale

Track and field athletics were only a small portion of Hassan Dyamwale’s multifarious talents and the highlight of his career in this regard came in 1964 when he was selected to represented Tanzania, then known as Tanganyika, in the 800 metres event at the Olympics. where he was eliminated in round one. His career in the sporting realm continued after his retirement from active competition, as he became heavily involved in Tanzania Football Federation, helping to found the nation’s Premier League in 1965. After serving as the executive secretary of the federation, he moved into the political realm after 1978 and began serving in administrative roles in sport. Eventually, however, he became known for his role as Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism.

Personal Best: 800 – unknown.