John Nada Saya
John Nada Saya (born 8 August 1978 in Arusha) was a Tanzanian long-distance runner. Nada died in Arusha, Tanzania sometime between August 4/5, 2011. The cause of his death is not known at this time.
He finished fifteenth in the short race at the 2000 World Cross Country Championships. He competed in the marathon race at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but did not finish. He also won the 2001 Milan Marathon, setting a personal best of 2:08:57 hours.
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Tanzania | ||||
| 1999 | Paris Marathon | Paris, France | 12th | 2:13:50 |
| 2000 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago, United States | 21st | 2:19:00 |
| 2001 | Milan Marathon | Milan, Italy | 1st | 2:08:57 |
| 2002 | Beppu-Ōita Marathon | Beppu-Ōita, Japan | 19th | 2:21:08 |
| Turin Marathon | Turin, Italy | 4th | 2:11:12 | |
| Fukuoka Marathon | Fukuoka, Japan | 6th | 2:13:01 | |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 62nd | 2:25:49 |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | — | DNF |
Personal bests
- Half Marathon - 1:01:19 hrs (2000)
- Marathon - 2:08:57 hrs (2001)
External links
- John Nada Saya profile at IAAF
- marathoninfo
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