Joseph Mwengi Mutua

Joseph Mwengi Mutua

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 10, 1978 (47 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres

Joseph Mwengi Mutua is a Kenya sprinter, born on December 10, 1978. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 46.55 in the 400m, 1:43.33 in the 800m, 3:46.10 in the 1500m, 3:06.77 in the 4x400m and 1:44.71 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 8 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:44.71
2008 season best1:47.96Jun 23, 2008 · Abuja
2008 season best
World record7:02.434x800 Metres Relay
World record
Personal best · 600 Metres1:13.49

As of Oct 31, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:44.71, 600 Metres 1:13.49, 2008 season best 1:47.96 (Jun 23, 2008, Abuja (NGR)) · World record (4x800 Metres Relay) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
400mNairobi 200346.551,075 pts–
800mZürich 20021:43.331,225 pts#85
1500mBengaluru 19993:46.101,027 pts–
4x400mSydney 20003:06.77–
800m-short-track20041:44.711,241 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorStuttgart 20041:44.711,241 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2008800m 1:47.96–Jun 23, 2008Abuja (NGR)
2007600m 1:16.23–May 24, 2007Bottrop (GER)
2007800m 1:47.0h–Jun 14, 2007Rehlingen (GER)
2006800m 1:45.13–Aug 18, 2006Weltklasse Zürich
2006800m-short-track 1:47.50–Feb 4, 2006–
2006800m-short-track Indoor1:47.50–Feb 4, 2006Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i)
2006SprintMedl 1:49.24–Jul 25, 2006Stockholm (SWE)
20064x800Metre 7:02.43–Aug 25, 2006Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joseph Mwengi Mutua's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:44.71, set on Jan 31, 2004.

Joseph Mwengi Mutua competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres.

2008 season best: 1:47.96, set on Jun 23, 2008 in Abuja (NGR).

Yes, Joseph Mwengi Mutua holds the 4x800 Metres Relay world record with 7:02.43.