David Mungai
David Kimani Mungai (born December 7, 1968) is a Kenyan
Professional career
David Mungai traveled from Kenya to attend the University of Wyoming and to train with fellow Kenyas[3] who were coached by Olympian Joseph Nzau.[4] Mungai's coach was an Olympian, accomplished master's runner, and a former top runner at the University of Wyoming.[5] He would often compete along with Mungai and the other runners he coached, such as Kenyan Gideon Mutisya.[6][7]
In the 1992 Great Bristol Half Marathon, Mungai and his training partner, Mutisya, started what would be a continual back-and-forth racing pattern. As the race went on, the two Kenyans pulled away from their coach and the rest of the pack in a course-record pace. The two teammates, both in their mid-twenties, were shoulder-to-shoulder near the finish and crossed with the same official time: 1:04:08, a course record. Mutisya was declared winner.[8]
In July, the two nearly crossed again at the same time. At the competitive Wharf to Wharf 6-mile in Santa Cruz, California, the duo finished one second apart. In a course-record-breaking day, Mungai finished in 27:40 for fourth, edging out Mutisya. Lameck Aguta, who would later win the Boston Marathon, finished first.[9][10]
The fall of 1992 brought on two races in Minnesota. The first was in September: the City of Lakes 25K. Again, Mungai and Mutisya dueled for the lead. Mutisya won, with Mungai taking second in 1:19:02.
The teammates returned for the October
Mungai, Mutisya, Nzua and major-marathon winner William Musyoki formed a front pack around the lakes of Minneapolis. As they crossed the Mississippi River onto Summit Avenue, toward mile-marker 22, Mungai surged ahead of the others. Mungai passed the St. Paul Cathedral and sprinted downhill to finish line near the Capitol building in front; it was clear Mungai would be the winner. He crossed the tape in 2:15:33.[4] The time was faster than the Chicago Marathon winner's time in 1992.[14] Nzau placed second.[15]
In 1993, Mungai ran a 10K personal best at the
In the mid-1990s, Nzua was still coaching Mungai, Mutisya, Andrew Musuva and others, but now in Schenectady, New York. They called their themselves Team Stick.[20][21]
In 1994, Mungai raced the City of Lakes 25K and Twin Cities Marathon again. He scored another second-place win in the competitive 25K, 11 seconds behind John Mirth.
Later in the year, he had a top-10 finish at the Dallas Marathon[25]
In the late 1990s, Mungai was still a top competitor at large 5K, 10K, and half-marathon races,
Personal life
Mungai has lived in Wyoming and Kenya and trained in
Achievements
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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1992 | Great Bristol Half Marathon | Bristol, England
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2nd | Half Marathon | 1:04:08 |
1992 | City of Lakes | Minneapolis, Minnesota
|
2nd | 25K | 1:19:02 |
1992 | Twin Cities Marathon | Twin Cities
|
1st | Marathon | 2:15:33 |
1993 | Cleveland Marathon | Cleveland, Ohio
|
4th | Marathon | 2:13:40 |
1994 | Heritage Days | Salem, Massachusetts | 3rd | 10K | 30:01 |
1994 | City of Lakes | Minneapolis, Minnesota
|
2nd | 25K | 1:19:43 |
1994 | Dallas Marathon | Dallas, Texas
|
6th | Marathon | 2:24:58.5 |
1997 | Duke City Race | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 3rd | 5K | 15:10 |
1997 | California International Marathon | Sacramento, California | 5th | Marathon | 2:22:34 |
1997 | Phoenix Run | Phoenix, Arizona | 3rd | 10K | 29:59 |
1997 | Run for the Hills | Albuquerque, New Mexico | 3rd | 10K | 31:57 |
1998 | San Diego Marathon | Carlsbad, California | 4th | Marathon | 2:23:39 |
References
- ^ a b Ken Young; Andy Milroy, eds. (24 February 2021). "David Mungai". Mattole Valley, California: Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Archived from the original on 24 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ a b "David Mungai". Monaco: World Athletics. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Kenyan Duo Paces Lakes 25K". Sports. Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 14 September 1992. p. 3C.
- ^ a b c Zavoral, Nolan (5 October 1992). "Mungai Surprise Winner". Sports. Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. p. 10C.
- ^ "Wyoming's Top Cross Country Times Since 1990" (PDF). University of Wyoming. 2018.
- ^ Ward, Bill (5 March 1993). "Elite Field Set to Race in Strawberry Classic". Sports. The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 4.
- ^ James Borta, ed. (7 March 1993). "Scoreboard — Strawberry Classic". Sports. The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. p. 2.
- ^ Ken Young; Andy Milroy, eds. (24 February 2021). "Bristol". Mattole Valley, California: Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Linneman, Bob (24 July 1992). "Kenyan Flavor to Race". Sports. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Tampa, Florida. p. D2.
- ^ Linneman, Bob (27 July 1992). "Kenyans Destroy Field". Sports. Santa Cruz Sentinel. Tampa, Florida. p. 1B, 2B.
- ^ Zavoral, Nolan (3 October 1992). "TCM director's heard it all - and then some". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- ^ "Kenyan duo paces Lakes 25K". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 14 September 1992. p. 3C.
- ^ Mike Setter, ed. (15 December 2019). "Minnesota All Time Age Records - Men - Half Marathon". Minneapolis, Minnesota: Minnesota Runners of the Year. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Dominic 'The Terminator' Ondoro Beats the Field and Phil Coppess' 31 Year Old Course Record". Down the Backstretch. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 9 October 2016. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ Wojcik, Jerry (November 1992). "Nzau, Gilbert Win U.S. Marathon Titles". Van Nays, California: National Masters News. p. 1.
- South Florida Sun Sentinel. Deerfield Beach, Florida.
- ^ Daley, Christopher B. (20 April 1993). "N'deti Adds to Kenyan Wins, Markova Repeats in Boston". Washington Post. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- ^ Queen, Roland (22 April 1993). "Cleveland Marathon Altering Its Course". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. 7C.
- ^ Holley, Micheal (17 May 1993). "Janicki Shatters Record at Revco - Marathon Results". Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. p. 7C.
- ^ Lori, Riley (11 June 1994). "Kenyans Favored at Litchfield". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut.
- ^ Kirsch, Fred (17 March 1994). "Team Stick: What has 40 legs, subsists on fruits and grains and travels 2,500 miles a week?". The Virginian-Pilot. Norfolk, Virginia. p. C1.
- ^ "Mirth, Klecker City of Lakes 25K winners". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. 12 September 1994. p. 3C.
- ^ a b Zavoral, Nolan (1 October 1994). "Where, not when you finish - Positioning to be essential in TCM". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- ^ Zavoral, Nolan (3 October 1994). "Beginner's luck? Sierra wins his very first marathon". Star Tribune. Minneapolis, Minnesota. p. 16C.
- ^ a b "Dallas Marathon - 1994 Results Book". Dallas, Texas: Dallas Marathon. 1994. p. 9.
- ^ Woods, David (30 April 1998). "Kenyans find no limits at Indy race: Controversy brews over foreign runners at other U.S. events but not at Mini-Marathon". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. p. D1.
- ^ Graham, Tim (5 February 1999). "Zoltan Holba is the favorite to win another marathon title". Las Vegas Sun. Las Vegas, Nevada.
- ^ Norcross, Don (8 June 1998). "Seuss Race times for men well off last year's record in Kiptum repeat". The San Diego Union-Tribune. San Diego, California.
- ^ Wright, Rick (26 September 1998). "DCM's 5Ks Look To Be Competitive". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. p. 10D.
- Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. 6 December 1997. p. E11.
- ^ John, Schumacher (8 December 1997). "Rain, rain doesn't go away: Moroccan, Kenyan run to titles in CIM". Sacramento Bee. Sacramento, California. p. E1, E9.
- ^ Rick, Hoff (19 January 1998). "Russians Run to Victories". Sports. North County Times. Oceanside, California. p. C1, C6.
- ^ "Runner heeds advice: Keep God in your life". Deseret News. Salt Lake City, Utah. 1 August 1998. Retrieved 24 February 2021.