Joseph Mwengi Mutua (born 10 December 1978 in Machakos, Eastern Province) is a former Kenyan runner who specialized in the 800 metres.
His personal best time is 1:43.33 minutes, achieved in August 2002 in Zürich. He holds the African indoor record in 800 m with 1:44.71 minutes, achieved in January 2004 in Stuttgart.Area Indoor Records - Men - Africa - IAAF.org
He twice competed at the Summer Olympics. In 2000, he failed to advance 800 metres heats, but was part of the Kenyan 4*400m relay team that reached semifinals. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, he reached 800 metres semifinals.
He won the Kenyan national championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
He was part of the 4 × 800 m relay team who currently holds the world record.
Achievements Representing 1996World Junior ChampionshipsSydney, Australia1st800m1:48.218th4 × 400 m relay3:09.042001Grand Prix FinalMelbourne, Australia 5th800 m1:47.092002Commonwealth GamesManchester, England 2nd800 m1:46.572003Military World GamesCatania, Italy 1st800 m1:48.84World Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco 2nd800 m1:46.132004World Indoor ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungary6th800 m1:47.86World Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco 2nd800 m1:46.13
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