Obed Mutanya
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| sport = Track, Long-distance running
| event = 5000 meters, 10,000 meters
| nationality = Zambian
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|8|10}}
|birth_place = Chingola, Zambia
|collegeteam = Arizona
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|pb = 1500 meters: 3:44.45{{cite web|url=http://www.all-athletics.com/node/102855|author=All-Athletics|title=Profile of Obed Mutanya}}
5000 meters: 13:25.25
10,000 meters: 29:04.42
Half Marathon: 1:04:26
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Obed Mutanya (born 10 August 1981 in Chingola) is a Zambian long-distance and cross country runner. He was a two-time All-American in outdoor track for the University of Arizona and competed in cross-country and indoor track for the Wildcats as well. He placed in the 5000 meters finals at two consecutive NCAA DI Outdoor T&F Championships in 2006 and 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Athlete.aspx?AID=1405507|author=Athletic.net|title=Obed Mutanya}}
Running career
As a junior, he competed internationally in the 5000 metres, finishing thirteenth at the 1998 World Junior Championships and fourth at the 2000 World Junior Championships. He competed in the long race at the World Cross Country Championships in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004. His best place was 23rd in 2001.
References
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External links
- {{World Athletics}}
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Category:Zambian male long-distance runners
Category:Commonwealth Games competitors for Zambia
Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2002 Commonwealth Games
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