Zimbabwe’s men’s 4x400m relay team secured the gold medal at the Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.
Winning Team (Quartet):
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Thandazani Ndhlovu
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Gerren Muwishi (team captain)
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Leeford Zuze
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Dennis Hove
Announcement & Reaction:
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The victory was announced on X (formerly Twitter) on May 17, 2026, by sports promoter Royal Mabika.
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The post included a team photo against a National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe backdrop, featuring black Adidas tracksuits with the NAAZ motto: “Passion – Progress – Pride.”
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The announcement triggered an outpouring of national pride and wide celebration across social media.
Performance & Historical Significance:
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The Zimbabwean quartet clocked a winning time of 3 minutes 01.11 seconds, narrowly holding off a fierce challenge from Kenya (silver, 3:01.34) and Morocco (bronze, 3:01.35).
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This gold medal marks a major boost for Zimbabwean athletics and signals the nation’s emergence as a serious force in sprint relays at the continental and global stage.
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Earlier this season, the same team shattered the national record with a stunning 2:59.01, becoming the first Zimbabwean men’s relay team to dip below the three-minute barrier and qualifying for the World Athletics Championships.
