Obed Mutanya

Obed Mutanya 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 has competed in cross-country and indoor track for the Wildcats. He reached the finals in the 5000 meters at two consecutive NCAA DI Outdoor T&F Championships in 2006 and 2007.

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 also competed in the long-race World Cross Country Championships in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2004, with his best finish being 23rd in 2001.