| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 November 1988 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Malawi |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 5000 m, 10,000 m |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Stuart Banda (born 20 November 1988) is a Malawian long-distance runner. [1] He competed in the 5000 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing failing to qualify for the final. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Malawi | |||||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 37th (h) | 5000 m | 14:49.31 |
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