Muzala Samukonga is a Zambian track and field sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters. He is the current African champion and Commonwealth Games gold medalist in the event.
Samukonga was born in Lusaka, Zambia on December 9, 2002. He began competing in track and field at a young age and quickly showed promise in the 400 meters. In 2019, he won the gold medal in the 400 meters at the African Junior Championships.
Samukonga made his senior international debut in 2020. He competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he finished in the semifinals of the 400 meters.
In 2022, Samukonga had a breakout season. He won the gold medal in the 400 meters at the African Championships in Mauritius and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. He also set a new personal best of 43.91 seconds in the 400 meters, which is the fastest time in the world this year.
Samukonga is considered to be one of the best 400 meter runners in the world. He is still young and has a lot of potential. He is expected to be a major contender for medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Here are some of Muzala Samukonga’s achievements:
- 2022 African Championships: Gold medal in the 400 meters
- 2022 Commonwealth Games: Gold medal in the 400 meters
- 2020 Summer Olympics: Semifinalist in the 400 meters
- 2019 African Junior Championships: Gold medal in the 400 meters
Samukonga is a rising star in the world of track and field. He is a talented athlete with a bright future ahead of him.