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Sammy Alex Mutahi
- Born
- Jun 1, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kenya, Kenya
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m
Sammy Alex Mutahi (born 1 June 1989) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres.
He finished third at the 2009 World Athletics Final. His personal best times are 7:31.41 minutes in the 3000 metres, achieved in September 2009 in Rieti; 13:00.12 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in May 2010 in Rome; and 27:12.42 minutes in the 10,000 metres, achieved in September 2009 in Tokamachi.
He has an indoor 3000 metres personal best of 7:32.02, achieved in Stockholm on 10 February 2010, which ranks Mutahi as #8 all-time.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:32.02, 5000 m 13:00.12 (#155 all-time), 2012 season best 13:16.21 (May 19, 2012) · Last competition: Birmingham Aviva Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline, Aug 26, 2012, DQ · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:16.21 | – | May 19, 2012 | – |
| 2011 | 3000m | 7:44.27 | – | Feb 5, 2011 | – |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track | 7:32.02 | – | Feb 10, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | 3000m Indoor | 7:32.02 | – | Feb 10, 2010 | Stockholm (SWE) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 7:32.02 | – | Feb 10, 2010 | – |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:32.02 | – | Feb 10, 2010 | Stockholm (SWE) (i) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 13:00.12 | – | Jun 10, 2010 | Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events |
| 2009 | 3000m | 7:31.41 | – | Sep 6, 2009 | Rieti (ITA) |