# List of Zambian records in athletics

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

## Outdoor

Key to tables:  Awaiting ratification  Record not kept by ZA  Not ratified or later rescinded by ZA
+ = en route to a longer distance
h = hand timing
A = affected by altitude
OT = oversized track (> 200m in circumference)
a = aided road course

### Men

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 100 m | 9.88 A (+0.2 m/s) | Sydney Siame | 8 April 2017 | All Comers Meet | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 100 m | 10.03 (+1.5 m/s) | Gerald Phiri | 10 May 2014 | | Clermont, United States |
| 200 m | 20.16 (+1.5 m/s) | Sydney Siame | 30 June 2019 | Résisprint | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland |
| 400 m | 44.88 | Samuel Matete | 9 September 1991 | Rieti Grand Prix | Rieti, Italy |
| 400 m | 44.66 | Muzala Samukonga | 7 August 2022 | Commonwealth Games | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| 400 m | 43.91 A | Muzala Samukonga | 29 April 2023 | Botswana Golden Grand Prix | Gaborone, Botswana |
| 400 m | 43.81 | Muzala Samukonga | 7 August 2024 | Olympic Games | Paris, France |
| 400 m | 43.74 | Muzala Samukonga | 7 August 2024 | Olympic Games | Paris, France |
| 800 m | 1:46.14 | Prince Mumba | 1 July 2011 | Harry Jerome Classic | Burnaby, Canada |
| 1500 m | 3:44.14 | Jordan Chipangama | 20 April 2012 | Mt. SAC Relays | Walnut, United States |
| 1500 m | 3:42.09 | Tonny Wamulwa | 3 June 2012 | Memorial Luca Coscioni | Orvieto, Italy |
| Mile | 4:02.77 | Harry Mulenga | 11 April 2015 | 36th Sun Angel Classic | Tempe, United States |
| 3000 m | 7:49.51 | Tonny Wamulwa | 6 June 2008 | | Turin, Italy |
| 5000 m | 13:25.25 | Obed Mutanya | 18 August 2001 | | San Sebastian, Spain |
| 5 km (road) | 13:40 | Charles Mulinga | 14 September 1997 | Harvard Pilgrim | Providence, United States |
| 10,000 m | 28:00.33 | Charles Mulinga | 14 April 1995 | Mt. SAC Relays | Walnut, United States |
| 10 km (road) | 28:40 | Fackson Nkandu | 16 November 1996 | | Durban, South Africa |
| 15 km (road) | 43:39 | Tonny Wamulwa | 31 December 2008 | | Luanda, Angola |
| 10 miles (road) | 46:43 | Charles Mulinga | 13 April 1997 | Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run | Washington, United States |
| Half marathon | 1:01:30 | Fackson Nkandu | 24 September 1994 | World Half Marathon Championships | Oslo, Norway |
| Marathon | 2:11:35 a | Jordan Chipangama | 20 June 2015 | Grandma's Marathon | Duluth, United States |
| 110 m hurdles | 14.50 | Davison Lishebo | 22 July 1979 | | Moscow, Soviet Union |
| 400 m hurdles | 47.10 | Samuel Matete | 7 August 1991 | Weltklasse Zürich | Zürich, Switzerland |
| 3000 m steeplechase | 8:25.49 | Godfrey Siamusiye | 16 July 1995 | | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| High jump | 2.15 m | Shaddye Melu | 9 April 2016 | WAR 9 | Spokane, United States |
| High jump | 2.20 m | Bwalya Humphrey | 4 March 2018 | | Ndola, Zambia |
| Pole vault | 3.74 m | Geffory Chongo | 8 June 1960 | | Lusaka, Rhodesia and Nyasaland |
| Long jump | 7.63 m | Bogger Mushanga | 28 May 1976 | | Zanzibar City, Tanzania |
| Triple jump | 15.54 m | Bogger Mushanga | 22 July 1978 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria |
| Shot put | 13.73 m | Vincent Kaposa | 1998 | | Kabwe, Zambia |
| Discus throw | 43.42 m | Aron Chiponda | 17 October 2009 | | Luanshya, Zambia |
| Hammer throw | 35.70 m | Ivrine Gary | 24 July 1976 | | Luanshya, Zambia |
| Javelin throw | 58.30 m | Msama Mpundu | 17 October 2009 | | Luanshya, Zambia |
| Decathlon | 5443 pts h | Samson Mubangalala | 2–3 December 1972 | | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Decathlon | 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) | 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) | 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) | 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) | 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) |
| Decathlon | 5601 pts | Samson Mubangalala | 12–13 May 1973 | | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 100 m (wind) Long jump (wind) Shot put High jump 400 m 110 m h (wind) Discus Pole vault Javelin 1500 m |||||
| 20 km walk (road) | 2:06:11 | Feston Bwalya | 1 June 1991 | World Race Walking Cup | San Jose, United States |
| 50 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 39.31 | Zambia Chidamba Hazemba Brian Kasinda Titus Kafunda Siame Sydney | 14 September 2015 | All-Africa Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:04.98 | Zambia Daniel Mbewe Sydney Siame Titus Kafunda Mukhala Kennedy Luchembe | 5 August 2018 | African Championships | Asaba, Nigeria |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:04.16 | Zambia Patrick Nyambe Muzala Samukonga Chanda Mulenga Kennedy Luchembe | 21 March 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 2:59.12 | Zambia Patrick Nyambe Kennedy Luchembe David Mulenga Muzala Samukonga | 21 March 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana |

### Women

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 100 m | 11.12 A (−0.5 m/s) | Rhoda Njobvu | 20 March 2021 | All Comers Meet | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 200 m | 22.65 A NWI | Rhoda Njobvu | 12 June 2021 | | Gaborone, Botswana |
| 400 m | 50.22 | Kabange Mupopo | 15 September 2015 | African Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
| 800 m | 2:05.57 | Elizet Banda | 16 August 2006 | World Junior Championships | Beijing, China |
| 800 m | 2:00.10 | Felistus Mpande | 22 February 2020 | All Comers Meet | Ndola, Zambia |
| 1500 m | 4:16.8 | Evelyn Musonda | 18 August 1990 | | Luanshya, Zambia |
| 3000 m | 9:40.8+ | Mirriam Kaumba | 7 April 2005 | | Austin, United States |
| 5000 m | 15:47.58 | Mirian Kaumba | 1 May 2005 | Payton Jordan Stanford Invitational | Palo Alto, United States |
| 5 km (road) | 15:25 | Mirriam Kaumba | 4 July 2006 | Firecracker Fast | Little Rock, United States |
| 10,000 m | 34:46.4 | Mirian Kaumba | 16 April 2005 | | Wichita, United States |
| 15 km (road) | 52:21 | Elizet Banda | 31 December 2008 | | Luanda, Angola |
| Half marathon | 1:19:07 | Elizet Banda | 11 October 2009 | World Half Marathon Championships | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Marathon | 3:04:47 | Mercy Kalunga | 24 January 2014 | Dubai Marathon | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Marathon | 2:46:16 | Elizabeth Mukoloma | 28 April 2024 | | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 100 m hurdles | 19.51 | Rabecca Chisanga | 7 May 2005 | | Windhoek, Namibia |
| 400 m hurdles | 1:10.65 | Exildah Bunda | 20 October 1995 | | Windhoek, Namibia |
| 3000 m steeplechase | | | | | |
| High jump | 1.70 m | Caromella Mumbi | 29 May 1976 | | Zanzibar City, Tanzania |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | 5.89 m | Caromella Mumbi | 28 May 1976 | | Zanzibar City, Tanzania |
| Triple jump | 11.06 m | Victoria Mwase | 29 September 1991 | | Kabwe, Zambia |
| Shot put | 12.50 m | Mary Ewambo | 17 June 2016 | | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Discus throw | 36.30 m | Mary Kangwa | 17 May 1992 | | Kitwe, Zambia |
| Hammer throw | | | | | |
| Javelin throw | 50.55 m | Miriam Mukulama | 20 July 2007 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria |
| Heptathlon | 3125 pts h | Carol Muwowo | 26–27 August 1989 | | Luanshya, Zambia |
| 100m H (wind) High jump Shot put 200m (wind) Long jump (wind) Javelin 800m |||||
| 20 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 50 km walk (road) | | | | | |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 44.97 | Zambia Kabange Mupopo Rhoda Njobvu Yvonne Nalishuwa Lumeka Katundu | 15 September 2015 | All-Africa Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo |
| 4 × 100 m relay | 43.85 A | ZCSA Rhoda Njobvu Lumeka Katundu Suwilanji Mpondela Hellen Makumba | 11 April 2021 | All Comers Meet | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:33.69 | Zambia | 27 September 2014 | | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:31.85 | Zambia | 22 March 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana |

### Mixed

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place | Ref. |
| 4 × 400 m relay | 3:27.06 | Zambia Abygirl Sepiso | 9 June 2022 | African Championships | Saint Pierre, Mauritius | |

## Indoor
### Men

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 55 m | 6.20 | Gerald Phiri | 17 January 2014 | Jimmy Carnes Invitational | Gainesville, United States |
| 60 m | 6.52 | Gerald Phiri | 8 March 2014 | World Championships | Sopot, Poland |
| 200 m | 20.80 | Gerald Phiri | 22 January 2011 | Texas A&M vs LSU Dual | College Station, United States |
| 400 m | 46.83 | Samuel Matete | 7 March 1998 | | Indianapolis, United States |
| 400 m | 46.73 | Kennedy Luchembe | 21 February 2020 | Villa de Madrid Indoor Meeting | Madrid, Spain |
| 500 m | 1:02.04 | Davison Lishebo | 9 March 1986 | | Princeton, United States |
| 600 m | 1:18.09 | Godfrey Chama | 3 March 2018 | NJCAA Championships | Lubbock, United States |
| 800 m | 1:47.73 | Prince Mumba | 2 March 2007 | Arkansas Last Chance | Fayetteville, United States |
| 800 m | 1:47.19 OT | Prince Mumba | 11 February 2006 | | Ames, United States |
| 1500 m | 3:46.01 | Jordan Chipangama | 10 March 2006 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia |
| 3000 m | 7:57.21 | Obed Mutanya | 10 March 2007 | NCAA Division I Championships | Fayetteville, United States |
| 3000 m | 7:55.24 OT | Obed Mutanya | 24 February 2007 | | Seattle, United States |
| 5000 m | 13:50.49 | Godfrey Siamusiye | 8 March 1996 | | Indianapolis, United States |
| 5000 m | 13:45.51 | Charles Mulinga | 11 March 1995 | NCAA Division II Championships | Indianapolis, United States |
| 60 m hurdles | 8.4 | Davison Lishebo | 13 March 1976 | | Cosford, United Kingdom |
| High jump | 1.96 m | Mutale Mulenga | 21 March 1986 | | Cosford, United Kingdom |
| High jump | 2.09 m | Shaddye Melu | 18 January 2014 | UW Indoor Preview | Seattle, United States |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | | | | | |
| Triple jump | | | | | |
| Shot put | | | | | |
| Heptathlon | | | | | |
| Heptathlon | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m | 60m Long jump Shot put High jump 60m H Pole vault 1000m |
| 5000 m walk | | | | | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | | | | | |

### Women

| Event | Record | Athlete | Date | Meet | Place |
| 60 m | 7.94 | Lillian Matomola | 24 February 2016 | Newham Athletics Network | Newham, United Kingdom |
| 200 m | 27.32 | Kinah Chikontwe | 4 March 1989 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary |
| 400 m | 52.68 | Kabange Mupopo | 18 March 2016 | World Championships | Portland, United States |
| 800 m | 2:08.24 | Adeh Mwamba | 12 March 2005 | | Boston, United States |
| 1500 m | | | | | |
| Mile | 4:44:89+ | Miriam Kaumba | 17 February 2006 | | Lincoln, United States |
| 3000 m | 9:15:43 | Miriam Kaumba | 17 February 2006 | | Lincoln, United States |
| 5000 m | 16:20.97 OT | Miriam Kaumba | 5 March 2005 | | Johnson City, United States |
| 60 m hurdles | | | | | |
| High jump | | | | | |
| Pole vault | | | | | |
| Long jump | 4.07 m | Marie-Claude Morice | 23 February 2014 | | Lyon, France |
| Triple jump | | | | | |
| Shot put | | | | | |
| Pentathlon | | | | | |
| Pentathlon | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m | 60m H High jump Shot put Long jump 800m |
| 3000 m walk | | | | | |
| 4 × 400 m relay | | | | | |