Tanzanian legend Filbert Bayi inducted into Hall of Fame at World Athletics Museum

 Filbert Bayi  (left) presents his singlet to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe during a ceremony held in Paris, France. PHOTO | AGENCIES

By  Imani Makongoro

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What you need to know:

  • Bayi’s most notable achievement was his victory in the 1500 metres final at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he won a gold medal, defeating New Zealand’s John Walker and Kenya’s Ben Jipcho.

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