Obed Mutanya

Obed Mutanya

ZambiaZambia
Born
Aug 10, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Obed Mutanya is a Zambia middle-distance runner, born on August 10, 1981. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.45 in the 1500m, 7:55.24 in the 3000m, 7:55.24 in the 3000m, 13:25.25 in the 5000m and 29:04.42 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Zambia.

Personal best · 5000 m13:25.25
2008 season best8:22.53Mar 28, 2008
2008 season best
National record13:25.255000 m
National record
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:57.21

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:25.25, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:57.21, 2008 season best 8:22.53 (Mar 28, 2008) · National record (5000 m) · 45 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mAZ 2003Zambia 1500 m all-time list3:44.451,048 pts–
3000m2007Zambia 3000 m all-time list7:55.241,084 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20077:55.241,107 pts–
5000mSan Sebastián 2001Zambia 5000 m all-time list13:25.251,119 pts–
10000mCA 2007Zambia 10 000 m all-time list29:04.421,035 pts–
SemiCA 2008Zambia Half Marathon all-time list1:04:261,015 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20083000m 8:22.53–Mar 28, 2008–
200810000m 29:07.52–Apr 18, 2008–
2008Semi 1:04:26–Jan 20, 2008–
20071500m 3:50.41–Mar 3, 2007–
20073000m 7:55.24–Feb 24, 2007–
20073000m-short-track 7:57.21–Mar 10, 2007–
20075000m 13:42.81–Jun 8, 2007–
20075Kilometre 14:08–Nov 22, 2007–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Obed Mutanya's 5000 m personal best is 13:25.25, set on Aug 18, 2001 in San Sebastián (ESP).

Obed Mutanya competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2008 season best: 8:22.53, set on Mar 28, 2008.