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Tanzania
Trivia
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The United Republic of Tanzania joined the Commonwealth in 1961. The country borders on to the Indian Ocean to the east and has land borders with eight other nations. See map of Tanzania.
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They made their debut in the 1962 Games
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Tanzania has achieved medal success at every Commonwealth Games since 1970, predominantly in boxing or athletics.
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Their first ever gold medal came in the 1974 Games in Christchurch when the great Filbert Bayi took the 1500m title on the athletics track, beating the New Zealander John Walker.
