Martin Musau
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | October 5, 1998 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
Martin Musau (born 5 October 1998) is a Ugandan long-distance runner who specializes in road running events, particularly the marathon. He gained recognition after winning the 2021 Hamburg Marathon on his debut over the distance and has since improved his personal best to 2:08:42.
Early career
[edit]Musau began his athletic career competing in track events. In 2017, he placed second in the 10,000 metres at the Uganda National Championships, setting a personal best of 29:05.00. He also competed in the 5000 metres that year, achieving a personal best of 14:02.0h. In 2018, he placed 10th in the U20 race at the Africa Cross Country Championships. The following year, he won the 10,000 metres at the Uganda National Championships and set a 10 km road personal best of 29:33.[1]
Senior career
[edit]2021: Marathon debut
[edit]Prior to his marathon debut, Musau won the MTN Kampala Half Marathon, setting a personal best of 1:04:16.[1] He then made a successful marathon debut at the 2021 Hamburg Marathon, winning the race in 2:10:14, marking a significant achievement as he won on his first attempt at the distance.[2][3][4]
2023–2025: Continued progression
[edit]Since his marathon debut, Musau has consistently demonstrated progression in his performances. In 2023, he significantly improved his personal best at the Hamburg Marathon, finishing seventh in a competitive field with a time of 2:08:45.[5]
A year later, on 28 April 2024, he achieved a breakthrough performance at the Enschede Marathon, securing a podium finish by placing third with a new personal best of 2:08:42.[6] This strong showing positioned him as a notable contender for major marathon events, including the 2024 Haspa Marathon Hamburg.[7][8]
His continued presence in elite races saw him finish fifth at the Copenhagen Marathon in May 2025 with a time of 2:12:46.[9]
Personal bests
[edit]Musau's personal bests are:[1]
- 5000 metres – 14:02.0h (Kampala, 2017)
- 10,000 metres – 29:05.00 (Kampala, 2017)
- 10 kilometres – 29:33 (Kabale, 2019)
- Half marathon – 1:04:16 (Kampala, 2021)
- Marathon – 2:08:42 (Enschede, 2024)[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Martin MUSAU". World Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Musau wins Hamburg marathon at the first time". New Vision. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Gadise Demissie Mulu and Martin Musau win 35th event edition". Haspa Marathon Hamburg. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "Diverse Rennen: 57.000 Meldungen beim Great North Run – Der Hamburg-Marathon kehrt zurück". German Road Races. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Koech and Tuitoek win in Hamburg, Mailu and Masai claim victory in Vienna". World Athletics. April 23, 2023. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ a b "Results – Enschede Marathon 2024". World Athletics. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-19.
- ^ "HASPA MARATHON HAMBURG on 28th April 2024". Runner's Tribe. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Irene Cheptai set for Haspa Marathon Hamburg debut". Mozzart Sport. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ^ "Copenhagen Marathon 2025 Results". World Athletics. Retrieved 2025-05-19.