Richard Mabuza

Richard Mabuza was a distance runner who competed at the 1972 München Olympics. Mabuza was also chosen to carry the Swaziland (Eswatini) flag at the Opening Ceremony in München. In the marathon he won a gold medal at the 1978 All-Africa Games, after a bronze medal in that event in 1973. His biggest international moment was likely winning bronze in the marathon at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Mabuza later became vice-president and then president of the Athletics Association of Eswatini, serving from 1984-88.

Personal Bests: 10000 – 30:08.6 (1974); Mar – 2-12:55 (1974).