Benedict Ako (born 5 August 1968) is a Tanzanian retired long-distance runner. Ako is a three-time champion of the Mount Meru Marathon in Arusha (1993, 1994, 2002). He holds an "all-comers" record for the fastest marathon performance in Tanzania, 2:13:46, set 1 August 1993 in Arusha.
Achievements YearTournamentVenueResultEvent1997World Cross Country Championships Turin, Italy 25thLong race1998World Cross Country Championships Marrakesh, Morocco 26thLong race 6thTeam competition2001World Half Marathon Championships Bristol, United Kingdom 22ndHalf marathon 3rdTeam competition
Personal bests Half marathon – 1:02:33 hrs (2001) Marathon – 2:13:53 hrs (2001)
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