Obed Mutanya

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Obed Mutanya
Personal information
Nationality Zambian
Born (1981-08-10) August 10, 1981 (age 44)
Chingola, Zambia
Sport
Sport Track, Long-distance running
Event(s) 5000 meters, 10,000 meters
College team Arizona
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s) 1500 meters : 3:44.45 [1]
5000 meters : 13:25.25 [1]
10,000 meters : 29:04.42 [1]
Half Marathon : 1:04:26 [1]

Obed Mutanya (born 10 August 1981 in Chingola) is a Zambian long-distance and cross country runner. He was a two-time All-American in outdoor track for the University of Arizona and has competed in cross-country and indoor track for the Wildcats. He reached the finals in the 5000 meters at two consecutive NCAA DI Outdoor T&F Championships in 2006 and 2007. [2]

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Running career

As a junior, he competed internationally in the 5000 metres, finishing thirteenth at the 1998 World Junior Championships and fourth at the 2000 World Junior Championships. He also competed in the long-race World Cross Country Championships in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004, with his best finish being 23rd in 2001.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 All-Athletics. "Profile of Obed Mutanya".
  2. Athletic.net. "Obed Mutanya".