Tanzania (TAN) has competed at every occurrence of the African Games since its inauguration in 1965.

Filbert Bayi, who subsequently broke the world record in the 1500 metres, won the country's first gold medal in 1973.

[1] Other gold medalists include Samwel Mwera who beat Mbulaeni Mulaudzi at the Men's 800 metres in 2003.

[2] Although the country has not won a medal at every Games, Tanzanian athletes have achieved a total of twenty four medals, including four gold and ten silver.

[3] Below is a table representing all Tanzanian medals won at the Games.