James Munyala

James Munyala (born November 2, 1952 ) is a retired Kenyan obstacle and middle distance and long distance runner .

In 1978 he won over 3000 m obstacle at the Africa Games in Algiers and at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton silver, both beaten by his compatriot Henry Rono .

In 1985, he finished second in the Twin Cities Marathon .

In 1977 he became US champion over 3000 m obstacle. Starting for the University of Texas at El Paso , he became NCAA champion in the 3000 m obstacle course in 1975, 1976 and 1977 and in 1978 NCAA indoor champion in the mile run .

Personal bests

• 1500 m : 3: 38.63 min, May 12, 1978, Kingston
• 1 mile: 3: 59.60 min, April 29, 1978, Philadelphia
  • Hall: 3: 59.81 min, March 11, 1978, Detroit
• 5000 m : 13: 36.4 min, April 22, 1976, Philadelphia
  • Hall: 13: 40.2 min, February 8, 1980, New York City
• Marathon : 2:13:07 h, October 6, 1985, Saint Paul
• 3000 m obstacle: 8: 21.59 min, June 11, 1977, Westwood

Web links

• James Munyala in the database of trackfield.brinkster.net (English)
• Athlete portrait at the ARRS