Obed Mutanya
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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]
NationalityZambian
BornAugust 10, 1981
Chingola, Zambia
SportTrack, Long-distance running
Event(s)
5000 meters, 10,000 meters| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Born | August 10, 1981 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] |
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.
