List of Zambian records in athletics explained

The following are the national records in athletics in Zambia maintained by Zambia Athletics (ZA).

Outdoor

Key to tables:

+ = en route to a longer distance
h = hand timing
A = affected by altitude
OT = oversized track (> 200m in circumference)
a = aided road course

Men

EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceRef
100 m9.88 (+0.2 m/s)Sydney Siame8 April 2017All Comers MeetLusaka, Zambia[1]
10.03 (+1.5 m/s)Gerald Phiri10 May 2014Clermont, United States
20.16 (+1.5 m/s)Sydney Siame30 June 2019RésisprintLa Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland[2]
400 m44.88Samuel Matete9 September 1991Rieti Grand PrixRieti, Italy
44.66Muzala Samukonga7 August 2022Commonwealth GamesBirmingham, United Kingdom[3]
43.91 Muzala Samukonga29 April 2023Botswana Golden Grand PrixGaborone, Botswana[4]
43.81Muzala Samukonga7 August 2024Olympic GamesParis, France[5]
43.74Muzala Samukonga7 August 2024Olympic GamesParis, France[6]
800 m1:46.14Prince Mumba1 July 2011Harry Jerome ClassicBurnaby, Canada[7] [8]
1500 m3:44.14Jordan Chipangama20 April 2012Mt. SAC RelaysWalnut, United States[9]
3:42.09Tonny Wamulwa3 June 2012Memorial Luca CoscioniOrvieto, Italy[10]
Mile4:02.77Harry Mulenga11 April 201536th Sun Angel ClassicTempe, United States[11]
3000 m7:49.51Tonny Wamulwa6 June 2008Turin, Italy
5000 m13:25.25Obed Mutanya18 August 2001San Sebastian, Spain
5 km (road)13:40Charles Mulinga14 September 1997Harvard PilgrimProvidence, United States[12]
10000 m28:00.33Charles Mulinga14 April 1995Mt. SAC RelaysWalnut, United States
10 km (road)28:40Fackson Nkandu16 November 1996Durban, South Africa
15 km (road)43:39Tonny Wamulwa31 December 2008Luanda, Angola
10 miles (road)46:43Charles Mulinga13 April 1997Cherry Blossom Ten Mile RunWashington, United States[13]
Half marathon1:01:30Fackson Nkandu24 September 1994World Half Marathon ChampionshipsOslo, Norway
Marathon2:11:35 Jordan Chipangama20 June 2015Grandma's MarathonDuluth, United States[14]
110 m hurdles14.50Davison Lishebo22 July 1979Moscow, Soviet Union
400 m hurdles47.10Samuel Matete7 August 1991Weltklasse ZürichZürich, Switzerland
3000 m steeplechase8:25.49Godfrey Siamusiye16 July 1995Birmingham, United Kingdom
High jump2.15 mShaddye Melu9 April 2016WAR 9Spokane, United States[15]
2.20 mBwalya Humphrey4 March 2018Ndola, Zambia
3.74 mGeffory Chongo8 June 1960Lusaka, Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Long jump7.63 mBogger Mushanga28 May 1976Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Triple jump15.54 mBogger Mushanga22 July 1978All-Africa GamesAlgiers, Algeria
Shot put13.73 mVincent Kaposa1998Kabwe, Zambia
Discus throw43.42 mAron Chiponda17 October 2009Luanshya, Zambia
Hammer throw35.70 mIvrine Gary24 July 1976Luanshya, Zambia
Javelin throw58.30 mMsama Mpundu17 October 2009Luanshya, Zambia
Decathlon5443 pts Samson Mubangalala2–3 December 1972Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
12.2 (100 m), 5.79 m (long jump), 9.95 m (shot put), 1.76 m (high jump), 55.9 (400 m) /
16.9 (110 m hurdles), 31.95 m (discus), 2.84 m (pole vault), 51.04 m (javelin), 4:42.6 (1500 m)
5601 pts [16] Samson Mubangalala12–13 May 1973Lusaka, Zambia
20 km walk (road)2:06:11Feston Bwalya1 June 1991World Race Walking CupSan Jose, United States
50 km walk (road)
4 × 100 m relay39.31
Chidamba Hazemba
Brian Kasinda
Titus Kafunda
Siame Sydney		14 September 2015All-Africa GamesBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo[17]
4 × 400 m relay3:04.98
Daniel Mbewe
Sydney Siame
Titus Kafunda Mukhala
Kennedy Luchembe		5 August 2018African ChampionshipsAsaba, Nigeria[18]
3:04.16
Patrick Nyambe
Muzala Samukonga
Chanda Mulenga
Kennedy Luchembe		21 March 2024African GamesAccra, Ghana[19]
2:59.12
Patrick Nyambe
Kennedy Luchembe
David Mulenga
Muzala Samukonga		21 March 2024African GamesAccra, Ghana[20]

Women

EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceRef
100 m11.21 (+1.0 m/s)Rhoda Njobvu7 March 2020All Comers MeetLusaka, Zambia
11.20 (+0.6 m/s)Rhoda Njobvu6 December 2020All Comers MeetLusaka, Zambia[21]
11.18 (-1.4 m/s)6 March 2021[22]
11.16 (+0.3 m/s)[23]
11.12 (-0.5 m/s)20 March 2021[24]
200 m23.03 (+2.0 m/s)Kabange Mupopo8 April 2017All Comers MeetLusaka, Zambia[25]
22.69 (-0.2 m/s)Rhodah Njobvu10 April 2021All Comers MeetLusaka, Zambia[26]
400 m50.22Kabange Mupopo15 September 2015African GamesBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo[27]
800 m2:05.57Elizet Banda16 August 2006World Junior ChampionshipsBeijing, China
2:00.10Felistus Mpande22 February 2020All Comers MeetNdola, Zambia[28]
1500 m4:16.8Evelyn Musonda18 August 1990Luanshya, Zambia
3000 m9:40.8Mirriam Kaumba7 April 2005Austin, United States
5000 m15:47.58Mirian Kaumba1 May 2005Payton Jordan Stanford InvitationalPalo Alto, United States
5 km (road)15:25Mirriam Kaumba4 July 2006Firecracker FastLittle Rock, United States[29]
10000 m34:46.4Mirian Kaumba16 April 2005Wichita, United States
15 km (road)52:21Elizet Banda31 December 2008Luanda, Angola
Half marathon1:19:07Elizet Banda11 October 2009World Half Marathon ChampionshipsBirmingham, United Kingdom[30]
Marathon3:04:47Mercy Kalunga24 January 2014Dubai MarathonDubai, United Arab Emirates
2:46:16Elizabeth Mukoloma28 April 2024Lusaka, Zambia
100 m hurdles19.51Rabecca Chisanga7 May 2005Windhoek, Namibia
400 m hurdles1:10.65Exildah Bunda20 October 1995Windhoek, Namibia
3000 m steeplechase
High jump1.70 mCaromella Mumbi29 May 1976Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Pole vault
Long jump5.89 mCaromella Mumbi28 May 1976Zanzibar City, Tanzania
Triple jump11.06 mVictoria Mwase29 September 1991Kabwe, Zambia
Shot put12.50 mMary Ewambo17 June 2016Lusaka, Zambia
Discus throw36.30 mMary Kangwa17 May 1992Kitwe, Zambia
Hammer throw
Javelin throw50.55 mMiriam Mukulama20 July 2007All-Africa GamesAlgiers, Algeria
Heptathlon3125 pts Carol Muwowo26–27 August 1989Luanshya, Zambia
20 km walk (road)
50 km walk (road)
4 × 100 m relay44.97
Kabange Mupopo
Rhoda Njobvu
Yvonne Nalishuwa
Lumeka Katundu		15 September 2015All-Africa GamesBrazzaville, Republic of the Congo[31]
43.85 ZCSA
Rhoda Njobvu
Lumeka Katundu
Suwilanji Mpondela
Hellen Makumba		11 April 2021All Comers MeetLusaka, Zambia[32]
4 × 400 m relay3:33.6927 September 2014Lusaka, Zambia
3:31.8522 March 2024African GamesAccra, Ghana[33]

Mixed

Indoor

Men

EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceRef
55 m6.20Gerald Phiri17 January 2014Jimmy Carnes InvitationalGainesville, United States[35]
60 m6.52Gerald Phiri8 March 2014World ChampionshipsSopot, Poland[36]
200 m20.80Gerald Phiri22 January 2011Texas A&M vs LSU DualCollege Station, United States[37]
400 m46.83Samuel Matete7 March 1998Indianapolis, United States
46.73Kennedy Luchembe21 February 2020Villa de Madrid Indoor MeetingMadrid, Spain[38]
500 m1:02.04Davison Lishebo9 March 1986Princeton, United States[39]
600 m1:18.09Godfrey Chama3 March 2018NJCAA ChampionshipsLubbock, United States[40]
800 m1:47.73Prince Mumba2 March 2007Arkansas Last ChanceFayetteville, United States
1:47.19 Prince Mumba11 February 2006Ames, United States
1500 m3:46.01Jordan Chipangama10 March 2006World ChampionshipsMoscow, Russia[41]
3000 m7:57.21Obed Mutanya10 March 2007NCAA Division I ChampionshipsFayetteville, United States
7:55.24 24 February 2007Seattle, United States
5000 m13:50.49Godfrey Siamusiye8 March 1996Indianapolis, United States
13:45.51Charles Mulinga11 March 1995NCAA Division II ChampionshipsIndianapolis, United States[42]
60 m hurdles8.4Davison Lishebo13 March 1976Cosford, United Kingdom
High jump1.96 mMutale Mulenga21 March 1986Cosford, United Kingdom
2.09 mShaddye Melu18 January 2014UW Indoor PreviewSeattle, United States[43]
Pole vault
Long jump
Triple jump
Shot put
Heptathlon
5000 m walk
4 × 400 m relay

Women

EventRecordAthleteDateMeetPlaceRef
60 m7.94Lillian Matomola24 February 2016Newham Athletics NetworkNewham, United Kingdom[44]
200 m27.32Kinah Chikontwe4 March 1989World ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungary
400 m52.68Kabange Mupopo18 March 2016World ChampionshipsPortland, United States[45]
800 m2:08.24Adeh Mwamba12 March 2005Boston, United States
1500 m
Mile4:44:89Miriam Kaumba17 February 2006Lincoln, United States
3000 m9:15:43 Miriam Kaumba17 February 2006Lincoln, United States
5000 m16:20.97 Miriam Kaumba5 March 2005Johnson City, United States
60 m hurdles
High jump
Pole vault
Long jump4.07 mMarie-Claude Morice23 February 2014Lyon, France
Triple jump
Shot put
Pentathlon
3000 m walk
4 × 400 m relay

References

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External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Zambia's Sydney Siame clocks 100m WL of 9.87s. makingofchamps.com. Christopher Maduewesi. 9 April 2017. 11 April 2017.
  2. News: Wilson speeds to Swiss 200m record of 19.98 in La Chaux-de-Fonds. European Athletics. 1 July 2019. 23 April 2020.
  3. Web site: 400m Final Results. Microplus Informatica. 7 August 2022. 18 August 2022.
  4. News: Tebogo sends Gaborone into raptures with 200m triumph. World Athletics. 29 April 2023. 4 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Men's 400m Semifinal 2/3 Results. olympics.com. 7 August 2024. 9 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Men's 400m Final Results. olympics.com. 7 August 2024. 9 August 2024.
  7. News: Armstrong 21.21m, fast distance races in Vancouver. www.trackalerts.com. 1 July 2011. 14 September 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324033146/http://www.trackalerts.com/news/4933-armstrong-2121m-fast-distance-races-in-vancouver-. 24 March 2012.
  8. Web site: 2011 Harry Jerome Classic Complete Results. www.harryjerome.com. 1 July 2011. 14 September 2011.
  9. Web site: 1500 Metres Results. flashwest.com. 20 April 2012. 24 April 2012.
  10. Web site: 3° MEMORIAL LUCA COSCIONI – 1500 metri MASCHILE - RISULTATI. Italian Athletics Federation. Italian. 25 April 2021.
  11. Web site: Mile Run Results. directathletics.com. 11 April 2015. 24 April 2015.
  12. Web site: Race profile – Harvard Pilgrim. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. 25 April 2021.
  13. Web site: Charles Mulinga – Performance in the Cherry Blossom 10M race in 1997. cballtimeresults.org. 25 April 2021.
  14. News: Jordan Chipangama Grandma's Marathon 2015 Result. mtecresults.com. 20 June 2015. 24 April 2016.
  15. Web site: High Jump Results. directathletics.com. 9 April 2016. 8 November 2017.
  16. no details available for a conversion from 1962 to 1984 tables
  17. Web site: Men's 4×100m Relay Heat 2 Results. brazzaville2015.microplustiming.com. 14 September 2015. 16 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925101022/http://brazzaville2015.microplustiming.com/pdf/AT/CLS-ASM-4x100-1ERTOUR-02.PDF. 25 September 2015. dead.
  18. Web site: Men's 4×400m Round 1 - Heat 2 Results. August 2018 . www.africathle.com. 23 August 2018.
  19. Web site: Men's 4×400m Relay Round 1 Results Summary. results.accra2023ag.com. 21 March 2024. 22 March 2024.
  20. Web site: Men's 4×400m Relay Final Results. results.accra2023ag.com. 22 March 2024. 23 March 2024.
  21. News: Rhoda still determined to qualify for Tokyo Olympics. National Olympic Committee of Zambia. Chishimba Bwalya. 10 December 2020. 25 April 2021.
  22. Web site: All time Top lists – 100 Metres Women. World Athletics. 25 April 2021.
  23. Web site: Lusaka (Zambia), 6.3.2021. trackinsun.blogspot.com. 9 March 2021. 16 March 2021.
  24. News: Rhoda's achievement draws emotions. National Olympic Committee of Zambia. Chishimba Bwalya. 22 March 2021. 25 April 2021.
  25. News: Zambia's Sydney Siame clocks 100m WL of 9.87s. makingofchamps.com. Christopher Maduewesi. 9 April 2017. 11 April 2017.
  26. Web site: ALL COMERS MEET – Official results. africathle.com. 10 April 2021. 1 May 2021.
  27. Web site: Women's 400m Results. brazzaville2015.microplustiming.com. 15 September 2015. 16 September 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307091459/http://brazzaville2015.microplustiming.com/pdf/AT/CLS-ASF-400%20m-FINALE-01.PDF. 7 March 2016.
  28. Web site: ALL COMERS MEET – Official results. Zambia Athletics. 22 February 2020. 1 May 2021.
  29. Web site: All time Top lists – 5 Kilometres Women. World Athletics. 1 May 2021.
  30. Web site: Half Marathon Results. www.iaaf.org. 2009-10-11. 2009-10-13. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20091024151618/http://www.iaaf.org/documents/pdf/4142/AT-HMAR-W-f--1--.RS1.pdf. 2009-10-24.
  31. Web site: Women's 4×100m Relay Results. brazzaville2015.microplustiming.com. 15 September 2015. 16 September 2015.
  32. News: All Comers meet, Lusaka (Zambia) 10-11/04/2021. africathle.com. 11 April 2021. 1 June 2021.
  33. Web site: Women's 4×400m Relay Results. results.accra2023ag.com. 22 March 2024. 22 March 2024.
  34. Web site: African championships, Côte d'Or (Mauritius) 8-12/06/2022. africathle.com. 8 June 2022 . 23 June 2022.
  35. Web site: 2014 Results - Jimmy Carnes Youth Invitational. jimmy-carnes-youth-invitational.runnerspace.com. 18 January 2014. 1 May 2021.
  36. Web site: 60m Results Summary. IAAF. 8 March 2014. 8 March 2014.
  37. Web site: 200 Meter Dash Results. www.flashresults.com. 2011-01-22. 2011-02-01.
  38. News: Rojas breaks world indoor triple jump record in Madrid with 15.43m. World Athletics. Jon Mulkeen. 21 February 2020. 21 March 2020.
  39. Web site: All time Top lists – 500 Metres Men. World Athletics. 1 May 2021.
  40. Web site: 2018 NJCAA Championship - 3/2/2018 to 3/3/2018 – Results. National Junior College Athletic Association. 3 March 2018. 1 May 2021.
  41. Web site: 1500 Metres Heats Results . . 2006-03-10 . 2010-03-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110605020331/http://www.iaaf.org/documents/pdf/3483/AT-1500-M-h----.RS6.pdf . 2011-06-05 .
  42. Web site: NCAA Division II Indoor Championships – Indianapolis – Fri 03/10/95 to Sat 03/11/95. runmichigan.com. 1 May 2021.
  43. Web site: High Jump Results. Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFRRS). 28 March 2014.
  44. Web site: 60m Results. thepowerof10.info. 24 February 2016. 17 March 2019.
  45. Web site: 400m Semifinal Results. IAAF. 18 March 2016. 19 March 2016.

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