Zambia’s Olympic bronze medallist, Muzala Samukonga, delivered another stellar performance by winning the men’s 400m at the 2025 István Gyulai Memorial in Budapest. The World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting, held on Tuesday, saw Samukonga claim gold with a season’s best time of 44.11 seconds.
The race was highly competitive. Samukonga narrowly defeated Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards, who finished second with 44.14 seconds. American sprinter Khaleb McRae secured the bronze medal with 44.16 seconds. The tight finish highlighted Samukonga’s exceptional speed and composure under pressure.
Following his victory, Samukonga shared his excitement on social media, expressing pride and gratitude. “Couldn’t be prouder of this achievement. Season Best 44.11s,” he wrote, celebrating the milestone in his athletic career.
Samukonga’s win reinforces his status as one of Africa’s top sprinters and continues to raise Zambia’s profile on the global athletics stage. His performance positions him strongly for upcoming international competitions, including the 2025 World Championships and future Olympic Games.