Veteran athlete Gerren Muwishi clocks new personal...

Veteran athlete Gerren Muwishi clocks new personal best on 30th birthday!

Patience Muchemwa

Zimbabwean athletics captain, Gerren “Bhizah” Muwishi, turned 30 years old on a special day that will be forever etched in his memory. Not only did he celebrate another trip around the sun, but he also achieved a phenomenal feat on the athletics track in Accra, Ghana.

March 19 saw Muwishi line up for the 400m semi-final race, fuelled by the energy and determination that comes with a milestone birthday. As the starting pistol boomed, he exploded off the blocks, leaving everything he had on the track. In a display that defied the limitations often associated with age, Muwishi crossed the finish line in disbelief. He had clocked a new personal best time of 43.23 seconds!

This remarkable achievement proved that experience and unwavering determination can trump youth on the athletics field. Muwishi faced off against younger, fitter competitors, yet his dedication to the sport shone through.

Elated by his accomplishment, Muwishi expressed his heartfelt gratitude in a post-race interview:

“I am extremely grateful to be a year older and still getting better at the craft. Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support. It really means a lot and goes a long way. We will continue to serve God and our Country Zimbabwe to ensure that we as a nation we become great again and put ourselves up there with the best of the best.”

The celebratory mood extended beyond Muwishi’s personal triumph. After the race, his teammates surprised him with birthday gifts and heartfelt messages, making the day even more special.

Muwishi’s winning performance didn’t end with the 400m race. He also participated in the 4x100m and 4x400m relays at the tournament, his high spirits contributing to the team’s qualification for the semi-finals in both events.

Muwishi’s 30th birthday will undoubtedly be remembered as a day of exceptional achievement, marking a turning point in his athletic career. His story is an inspiration to athletes of all ages, proving that dedication and passion can conquer any obstacle.