Richard Bwalya

Richard Bwalya

ZambiaZambia
Born
Aug 7, 1984 (42 years old)
Events
5000 m · Marathon

Richard Bwalya is a Zambia sprinter, born on August 7, 1984. He competes primarily in the 200m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 23.05 in the 200m, 13:54.8h in the 5000m, 30:01.4h in the 10000m and 2:18:12 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Zambia.

Personal best · 5000 m13:54.8h
2020 season best23.05Feb 1, 2020 · National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka
2020 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:18:12

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:54.8h, Marathon 2:18:12, 2020 season best 23.05 (Feb 1, 2020, National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM)) · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
200mLusaka 202023.05787 pts–
5000mHarare 200513:54.8h1,017 pts–
10000mHarare 200530:01.4h953 pts–
MarathonMumbai 20052:18:12987 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020200m 23.05+0.0Feb 1, 2020National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM)
20155000m 15:30.82–Oct 6, 2015Mungyeong (KOR)
2011Marathon 2:30:25–Nov 6, 2011Soweto (RSA)
2007Marathon 2:21:37–Mar 4, 2007Hong Kong (HKG)
20055000m 13:54.8h–Jul 3, 2005Harare (ZIM)
200510000m 30:01.4h–Jul 3, 2005Harare (ZIM)
2005Marathon 2:18:12–Jan 16, 2005Mumbai (IND)
2002CrossCount 24:56–Mar 24, 200230th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Richard Bwalya's 5000 m personal best is 13:54.8h, set on Jul 3, 2005 in Harare (ZIM).

Richard Bwalya competes in the 5000 m and Marathon.

2020 season best: 23.05, set on Feb 1, 2020 in National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka (ZAM).