| Intro | Athletics competitor |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Tanzania |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
2 February 1951 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
Zakayo Malekwa (born February 2, 1951) is a retired track and field athlete from Tanzania, who competed in the men’s javelin throw event during his career. He represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in Moscow, Soviet Union (1980). There he set his best Olympic result by finishing in 16th place in the overall-rankings.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Tanzania | ||||
| 1979 | African Championships | Dakar, Senegal | 2nd | 76.06 m |
| 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 16th | 71.58 m |
| 1982 | Commonwealth Games | Brisbane, Australia | 3rd | 80.22 m |
| African Championships | Cairo, Egypt | 1st | 76.18 m | |
| 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 17th | 72.92 m |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 19th | 75.18 m |
| 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 2nd | 72.32 m |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 30th | 71.74 m | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 34th | 67.56 m |