Alex Malinga

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Alex Malinga (born 1974) is an Ugandan marathon runner. He was born in Bukwo District.

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He finished sixth at the 2005 World Championships, in a national record of 2:12:12 hours.

He also competed at the 2000 Olympic Games, finishing in 57th place. At the 2007 World Championships he finished twelfth.

Malinga in his school after retiring from long distance running Alex malinga 1.jpg
Malinga in his school after retiring from long distance running

Early life

Career

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionNotes
Representing Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
2000 Olympic Games Sydney, Australia 57th 2:24:53
2005 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 6th 2:12:12
2007 Luxembourg Marathon Luxembourg 1st2:17:17
World Championships Osaka, Japan 12th 2:20:36
2008 Olympic Games Beijing, PR China 31st 2:18:26

Community activism

References

Alex Malinga profile in the year 2005