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Afowiri Fondzenyuy

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Afowiri Kizito Fondzenyuy, born on 26 December 1972 in Bamenda, Cameroon, is a Cameroonian philanthropist, social entrepreneur and long-distance marathon runner nicknamed the Toghu Marathoner. He began taking part in marathons in early 2011 after first competing in triathlons, and he runs marathons in traditional Toghu attire to raise money for charitable causes, including support for underprivileged children. In 2024 he set a Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in Toghu attire at the Tokyo Marathon, finishing in 4 hours and 24 minutes, which also made him an Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star finisher. He founded the Amom Foundation, a non-governmental organization.

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Birth Year
1972 1
Gender
Male 1
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Marathon, Sports
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Triathlon, Sports
Source Afowiri Fondzenyuy (Wikipedia)
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Cameroon

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is a Cameroonian philanthropist, social entrepreneur, charity fundraiser, and long-distance marathon enthusiast, who runs marathons in Toghu attire to raise funds for various charitable causes.
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1. Afowiri Fondzenyuy (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, birth date
    Afowiri Kizito Fondzenyuy (French pronunciation: [a.fo.wi.ʁi ki.zi.to fɔ̃.dzɛ.nɥi] born 26 December 1972)
  • Lead, gender
    He holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in traditional Toghu attire.
  • Lead, nationality
    is a Cameroonian philanthropist, social entrepreneur, charity fundraiser, and long-distance marathon enthusiast, who runs marathons in Toghu attire to raise funds for various charitable causes.
  • Plays: Marathon, Lead
    Fondzenyuy began participating in marathons in early 2011, initially competing in triathlons that combined swimming, cycling, and running.
  • Plays: Triathlon, Lead
    Fondzenyuy began participating in marathons in early 2011, initially competing in triathlons that combined swimming, cycling, and running.
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