Bogger Mushanga

Bogger Mushanga (born 6 June 1952) is a Zambian long and triple jumper. He was a two-time East and Central African Championships gold medallist, was a finalist at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, and competed at the 1980 Summer Olympics. He was called the best long and triple jumper in Zambian history.

Mushanga also won a silver medal at the 1976 East and Central African Championships in Zanzibar, also in the long jump.

On 28 May 1976, Mushanga set the Zambian national long jump record. He jumped 7.63 metres at a meeting in Zanzibar City, Tanzania.

In July 1978, Mushanga competed in the long and triple jump at the 1978 African Games. He placed 5th in both events, jumping 15.54 metres to set the Zambian triple jump national record and 7.54 m in the long jump. In the finals, he improved to 7.68 m wind-aided, finishing in 7th place overall. His place was the highest placing of any Zambian athlete at the Commonwealth Games in any event. He jumped 14.79 m on his first attempt and passed the following two attempts, placing 17th overall and failing to advance to the finals.

Personal life Mushanga was also the Police Coach and National Coach of the Zambian teams while he was still competing. He was called the best long and triple jumper in Zambian history, made more impressive by his achievements despite his Police and National coaching responsibilities.