Andrew Sambu

Andrew Sambu

TanzaniaTanzania
Born
Oct 5, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Andrew Sambu is a Tanzania middle-distance runner, born on October 5, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:41.6h in the 1500m, 7:42.93 in the 3000m, 13:20.12 in the 5000m, 28:31.5h in the 10000m and 1:01:43 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold and 5 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Tanzania.

Personal best · 3000 m7:42.93
2020 season best2:31:16Nov 22, 2020
2020 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:20.12
#922 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m 7:42.93, 5000 m 13:20.12 (#922 all-time), 2020 season best 2:31:16 (Nov 22, 2020) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mZanzibar 19913:41.6h1,086 pts–
3000mGrosseto 19917:42.931,159 pts–
5000mMalmö 199113:20.121,137 pts#922
10000mCairo 199028:31.5h1,084 pts–
SemiSt-Denis 19961:01:431,118 pts–
MarathonSeoul 20042:09:521,133 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020Marathon 2:31:16–Nov 22, 2020–
2015Marathon 2:21:45–Mar 22, 2015Taipei City (TPE)
201410Kilometr 28:42–Feb 2, 2014Tanzanian 10 km Championships
2013Semi 1:03:01–Oct 27, 2013Kirumba Mwanza (TAN)
2013Marathon 2:14:30–Dec 21, 2013Danzhou (CHN)
2010Marathon 2:12:25–Apr 5, 2010Utrecht (NED)
200720Kilometr 1:05:14–May 1, 2007Maroilles (FRA)
2007Marathon 2:14:52–Apr 21, 2007Beograd (SRB)
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FAQ

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Andrew Sambu's 3000 m personal best is 7:42.93, set on Aug 11, 1991 in Grosseto (ITA).

Andrew Sambu competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2020 season best: 2:31:16, set on Nov 22, 2020.