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Kennedy Luchembe

Kennedy Luchembe

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Birth dateJul 8, 2001
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Kennedy Luchembe is a Zambia sprinter, born on July 8, 2001. He competes primarily in the 200m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 21.17 in the 200m, 45.51 in the 400m, 1:49.94 in the 800m, 40.83 in the 4x100m and 2:59.12 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Zambia.

Key facts
400 m
45.51
200 m
21.17
2026 season best
46.14
May 12, 2026 · University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)
2026 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships
May 13, 2026 · 47.05
African Athletics Championships
Record
National record · 4 × 400 m 2:59.12
National record
Age
25 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 400 m 45.51, 200 m 21.17, 2026 season best 46.14 (May 12, 2026, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 13, 2026, 47.05 · National record (4 × 400 m) · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
400m
46.14-May 12, 2026
↑
African Athletics Championships
2026
4x400m
3:06.99-Mar 28, 2026
↑
Lefika International Relays
2026
4x400Metre
3:19.30-Mar 28, 2026
↑
Lefika International Relays
2025
400m
46.21-Apr 19, 2025
↑
Velocity Fest #17, National Stadium, Kingston
2025
4x400m
3:03.16-May 11, 2025
↑
World Athletics Relays, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou
2024
400m
46.60-Mar 18, 2024
↑
African Games
2024
4x400m
2:59.12-Mar 22, 2024
↑
African Games
2023
4x100m
40.83-Mar 11, 2023-All Comers Meet
2023
400m
46.06-Mar 12, 2023
↑
All Comers Meet
2022
400m
45.76-Mar 26, 2022
↑
National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM)
2022
4x400m
3:04.76-Aug 7, 2022
↑
XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2021
400m
45.51-Apr 10, 2021
↑
National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM)
2021
4x400m
3:05.25-May 16, 2021
↑
National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM)
2020
200m
21.30+0.0Aug 29, 2020
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2020
400m
45.88-Sep 6, 2020
↑
Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid (ESP)
2020
400m-short-track
46.73-Feb 21, 2020
↑
Villa de Madrid, Gallur, Madrid (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour
2020
800m
1:49.94-Aug 14, 2020-Sant Joan (ESP)
2020
4x400m
3:14.07-Sep 6, 2020
↑
Estadio Vallehermoso, Madrid (ESP)
2020
4x400Metre
3:19.48-Jan 18, 2020
↑
Antequera (ESP) (i)
2019
200m
21.51+0.0Sep 21, 2019
↓
Leiria ECCC U20 Group A
2019
400m
46.22-Sep 6, 2019
↑
Memorial Francisco Ramón Higueras
2019
400m-short-track
46.92-Feb 8, 2019
↑
Meeting Villa de Madrid
2019
4x400m
3:10.35-Sep 1, 2019
↑
Spanish Championships, Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano, La Nucia
2018
200m
21.17-0.3Dec 12, 2018
↓
Gaborone (BOT)
2018
400m
45.76-Dec 13, 2018
↑
Gaborone (BOT)
2018
4x400m
3:12.43-Dec 15, 2018
↑
Gaborone (BOT)
2017
400m
47.63-Jul 21, 2017
↑
Nassau (BAH)

2026

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
47.05-May 13African Athletics Championships
400m
46.14-May 12African Athletics Championships
400m
46.73-Apr 17Meeting International de Djibouti
4x400m
3:06.99-Mar 28Lefika International Relays
4x400Metre
3:19.30-Mar 28Lefika International Relays
400m
46.81-Mar 21Twin Towers Classic Track & Field Meet
400m
48.03-Mar 8BAA Track And Field Series 4

2024

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:02.76-Aug 10The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
4x400m
3:00.08-Aug 9The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
4x400m
3:02.56-Jun 26African Athletics Championships
4x400m
3:03.18-May 5World Athletics Relays
4x400m
2:59.12-Mar 22African Games
400m
46.60-Mar 22African Games
400m
DNF-Mar 22African Games
4x400m
3:04.16-Mar 21African Games
400m
46.60-Mar 18African Games

2023

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.39-Mar 25Botswana Golden Grand Prix Pre Meet, National Stadium, Gaborone
400m
46.06-Mar 12All Comers Meet
4x100m
40.83-Mar 11All Comers Meet
400m
46.23-Mar 11All Comers Meet
400m
46.13-Jan 29All Comers Meet
400m
46.61-Jan 29All Comers Meet
400m
46.61-Jan 28All Comers Meet

2022

17 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.76-Aug 7XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
400m
47.22-Aug 5XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
4x400m
3:06.02-Aug 5XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
400m
46.74-Aug 3XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
400m
46.99-Jul 20North East Grand Prix Series, Monkton Stadium, Jarrow
400m
46.16-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400m
46.74-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400m
46.93-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
4x400m
3:05.53-Jun 12African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
4x400m
3:06.28-Jun 11African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400m
46.16-Jun 10African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400m
46.74-Jun 9African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400m
46.93-Jun 8African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
400m
46.85-Apr 30Gaborone International Meet, National Stadium, Gaborone - National Events
4x400m
3:07.99-Mar 26International Meet, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
400m
45.76-Mar 26International Meet, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
400m
47.67-Jan 22All Comers Meet, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
46.69-Jun 24Lagos Open Athletics Meet and International Relays, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos
4x400m
3:06.29-Jun 19Nigerian Trials, Yabatech Sport Complex, Lagos
400m
46.29-May 28Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events
4x400m
3:05.25-May 16All Comers Meet, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
400m
45.79-May 15All Comers Meet, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
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Honours

🥉

African Athletics Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2024
8

The XXXIII Olympic Games

4x400 Metres Relay

2024
🥇

African Games

4x400 Metres Relay

2024
5

XXII Commonwealth Games

4x400 Metres Relay

2022
🥈

African Athletics Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2022
6

African Athletics Championships

400 Metres

2022
🥇

Algiers African Youth Games

400 Metres

2018
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kennedy Luchembe's 400 m personal best?

Kennedy Luchembe's 400 m personal best is 45.51, set on Apr 10, 2021 in National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM).

Which events does Kennedy Luchembe compete in?

Kennedy Luchembe competes in the 400 m and 200 m.

How did Kennedy Luchembe perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 46.14, set on May 12, 2026 in University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 13, 2026, 47.05.