In this article we will explore the fascinating life and work of List of Burundian records in athletics, an individual who has left an indelible mark on history. From his humble beginnings to the peak of his career, List of Burundian records in athletics has proven to be a true leader and visionary in his field. Throughout these pages, we will examine his legacy and contributions, as well as the impact he has had on society and the world around him. List of Burundian records in athletics is a character worthy of study and admiration, and through this article, we hope to offer a deeper insight into his life and his impact on history.
The following are the national records in athletics in Burundi maintained by Burundi's national athletics federation: Fédération d'Athlétisme du Burundi (FAB).
Key to tables: Awaiting ratification Record not kept by FAB
+ = en route to a longer distance
h = hand timing
A = affected by altitude
OT = oversized track (> 200m in circumference)
Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Ref |
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100 m | 10.84 | Kassiem Ntahimpera | 13 July 1989 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Casablanca, Morocco | |
200 m | 21.88 | Kassiem Ntahimpéra | 16 July 1989 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Casablanca, Morocco | |
400 m | 46.32 | Jean-Patrick Nduwimana | 20 March 1999 | Tucson, United States | ||
600 m | 1:15.14 | Jean-Patrick Nduwimana | 3 August 2004 | Liège, Belgium | ||
800 m | 1:42.81 | Jean-Patrick Nduwimana | 17 August 2001 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland | |
1000 m | 2:15.48 | Arthémon Hatungimana | 12 July 1995 | Nice, France | ||
1500 m | 3:29.18 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 22 August 1997 | Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | |
Mile | 3:46.70 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 26 August 1997 | ISTAF | Berlin, Germany | |
2000 m | 4:48.69 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 12 July 1995 | Nice, France | ||
3000 m | 7:34.03 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 16 August 1996 | Cologne, Germany | ||
7:25.93 | Thierry Ndikumwenayo | 10 August 2022 | Herculis | Fontvieille, Monaco | ||
5000 m | 13:03.29 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 3 June 1996 | Saint-Denis, France | ||
12:59.39 | Thierry Ndikumwenayo | 9 June 2022 | Golden Gala | Rome, Italy | ||
5 km (road) | 13:11 | Rodrigue Kwizera | 29 April 2023 | Adizero Road to Records | Herzogenaurach, Germany | |
10000 m | 27:20.38 | Aloÿs Nizigama | 7 July 1995 | London Grand Prix | London, United Kingdom | |
10 km (road) | 26:56 | Rodrigue Kwizera | 30 April 2022 | Adizero Road to Records | Herzogenaurach, Germany | |
15 km (road) | 43:09 | Hilaire N'Tirampeba | 6 May 2001 | Breda, Netherlands | ||
20 km (road) | 59:18 | Bernard Mvuyekere | 16 October 1994 | Paris, France | ||
One hour | 20354 m | Aloÿs Nizigama | 2 June 2002 | Hengelo, Netherlands | ||
Half marathon | 1:01:43 | Diomede Cishahayo | 5 January 1997 | Marrakesh, Morocco | ||
25 km (road) | 1:16:59+ | Olivier Irabaruta | 4 November 2018 | Porto Marathon | Porto, Portugal | |
30 km (road) | 1:32:35+ | Olivier Irabaruta | 4 November 2018 | Porto Marathon | Porto, Portugal | |
Marathon | 2:07:13 | Olivier Irabaruta | 10 April 2022 | Zürich Marathon | Zürich, Switzerland | |
110 m hurdles | 14.63 | Joseph Niyonkuru | 11 August 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | |
400 m hurdles | 53.99 | Christophe Bigirimana | 23 September 1991 | All-Africa Games | Cairo, Egypt | |
3000 m steeplechase | 8:36.19 | Hilaire Ntirampeba | 12 July 1994 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Bondoufle, France | |
High jump | 2.05 m | Jérôme Rutayisiré | 17 August 1986 | Gauvain | ||
Pole vault | 4.10 m | Pierre Ntibarashirwa | 19 September 1979 | Bujumbura, Burundi | ||
Venant Rwamahéké | 1981 | |||||
Long jump | 7.14 m | Christophe Ntirandékura | 23 September 1991 | All-Africa Games | Cairo, Egypt | |
Triple jump | 15.70 m | Christophe Ntirandékura | 27 July 1991 | Bujumbura, Burundi | ||
Shot put | 13.24 m | Nelly Claude Nsengiyumva | 5/7 September 2014 | Burundian Championships | Ngozi, Burundi | |
Discus throw | 41.93 m | Domitien Nsabimana | 31 July 1988 | Bujumbura, Burundi | ||
Hammer throw | ||||||
Javelin throw | 61.95 m | Joseph Kanjobi | 9 June 1992 | Bujumbura, Burundi | ||
Decathlon | 5320 pts h | Jérôme Rutayisiré | 23–24 August 1986 | Woluwe, Belgium | ||
12.2 (100 m), 6.21 m (long jump), 7.64 m (shot put), 1.92 m (high jump), 53.6 (400 m) / 16.5 (110 m hurdles), 19.68 m (discus), 2.65 m (pole vault), 36.20 m (javelin), 4:19.5 (1500 m) |
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4 × 100 m relay | 42.32 | Burundi Joseph Niyonkuru A. Sindayigaya Kassiem Ntahimpera L. Surwingana |
1 September 1988 | African Championships | Annaba, Algeria | |
4 × 400 m relay | 3:06.19 | Burundi P.C. Nyabenda C. Rugerinyange A. Nsazurwimo Dieudonné Kwizera |
11 August 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya |
Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Ref | |||||||||||||
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60 m | 7.62 | Jesus Girabagenzi | 26 November 2016 | Eaubonne, France | |||||||||||||||
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400 m | 47.83 A OT | Jean-Patrick Nduwimana | 7 February 2004 | Flagstaff, United States | |||||||||||||||
800 m | 1:45.33 | Jean-Patrick Nduwimana | 10 March 2001 | NCAA Division I Championships | Fayetteville, United States | ||||||||||||||
1000 m | 2:15.62 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 27 February 1995 | XL Galan | Stockholm, Sweden | ||||||||||||||
1500 m | 3:33.17 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 22 February 1998 | Liévin, France | |||||||||||||||
2000 m | 4:54.76 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 18 February 1996 | Meeting Pas de Calais | Liévin, France | ||||||||||||||
3000 m | 7:37.82 | Vénuste Niyongabo | 25 February 1995 | Aviva Indoor Grand Prix | Birmingham, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||
5000 m | 13:46.27 | Alfred Rugema | 26 January 2001 | Razorback Invitational | Fayetteville, United States | ||||||||||||||
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4 × 400 m relay |
Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Ref | |||||||||
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60 m | 8.67 | Claudine Kamariza | 15 December 2001 | Montreal, Canada | |||||||||||
200 m | 28.57 | Claudine Kamariza | 1 March 2002 | Montreal, Canada | |||||||||||
400 m | 1:01.36 | Claudine Kamariza | 1 March 2002 | Montreal, Canada | |||||||||||
800 m | 1:58.31 | Francine Niyonsaba | 4 March 2018 | World Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom | ||||||||||
1500 m | 4:31.42 | Spéciose Gakobwa | 18 January 2003 | Mondeville, France | |||||||||||
3000 m | 9:24.25 | Diane Nukuri | 26 January 2008 | Minneapolis, United States | |||||||||||
9:18.95 OT | 12 February 2011 | Ames, United States | |||||||||||||
5000 m | 16:02.96 | Diane Nukuri | 2 March 2008 | Minneapolis, United States | |||||||||||
15:41.75 OT | 9 February 2013 | Iowa State Classic | Ames, United States | ||||||||||||
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High jump | |||||||||||||||
Pole vault | 3.71 m | Laetitia Berthier | 9 February 2008 | Épinal, France | |||||||||||
Long jump | 4.18 m | Francoise Nijimbere | 11 January 2004 | Eaubonne, France | |||||||||||
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3000 m walk | |||||||||||||||
4 × 400 m relay |