Record No.
MRB-2026-006557
Samuel Matete becomes Zambia's first world athletics champion
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Record Holder
Samuel Matete
Zambia
Category
Sports
Country
Zambia
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ZM )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
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Record Description
Hurdler Samuel Matete won the 400 meters hurdles gold medal at the 1991 World Championships in Athletics in Tokyo, becoming the first Zambian to win a world title in track and field.
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