Mujinga Kambundji Bio: Partner, Age, Height, Net Worth, World Championships, Olympic Medal, Parents

Mujinga Kambundji is a Swiss sprinter who holds the national records in the 100m and 200m. She won bronze in the 200m at the 2019 World Championships in Doha and claimed the 2022 and 2025 World Indoor 60m titles, running 6.96 seconds in Belgrade to become the joint fourth-fastest woman ever indoors.

Kambundji is a three-time European Championships medallist, securing 200m gold and 100m silver in 2022, plus 100m bronze in 2016. At the European Indoor Championships, she earned 60m gold in 2023 and bronze in 2017.

Profile

• Full Name: Mujinga Elodie Kambundji
• Stage Name: Mujinga Kambundji
• Born: June 17, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Birthplace: Bern, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss
• Occupation: Track And Field Athlete (Sprinter)
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Safuka Kambundji and Ruth Kambundji
• Siblings: Kaluanda, Muswama, Ditaji
• Spouse: None
• Partner: Florian Clivaz
• Children: None
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Mujinga Elodie Kambundji was born on June 17, 1992, in Bern, Switzerland, to Congolese father Safuka Kambundji and Swiss mother Ruth Kambundji. She grew up in a sporting family with four sisters: older siblings Kaluanda and Muswama, and younger sister Ditaji, who also competes internationally in the 100m hurdles.

Kambundji completed her secondary education in Bern before earning a degree in Business Administration from the Bern Business School, balancing studies with her rising athletic commitments. She holds dual Swiss-Congolese heritage and though her religion is unknown.

Career

Mujinga Kambundji made her international breakthrough as a junior, reaching the 200m semifinals at the 2011 European Indoor Championships. She claimed her first senior medal with bronze in the 200m at the 2016 European Championships in Amsterdam, followed by a historic double gold in the 100m and 200m at the 2018 European Championships in Berlin.

She became the first Swiss woman to break the 11-second barrier in the 100m (10.95 in 2018) and holds national records in both sprint distances.

Kambundji’s medal haul grew rapidly: World Indoor silver (60m) in 2018, World Championship bronze (200m) in 2019, and European Indoor titles in the 60m in 2019 and 2023. She anchored Switzerland to European and World relay medals and delivered consistent top-eight finishes at Olympic Games.

At the 2022 World Indoor Championships in Belgrade, Kambundji won 60m gold in 6.96 seconds from lane eight—the fastest time since 1999—and was named Swiss Sportswoman of the Year. Days later at the Munich European Championships, she took 100m silver in 10.99 behind Gina Lückenkemper and 200m gold in 22.32.

She defended her World Indoor 60m title in 2025 and earned 60m gold at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in Istanbul.

Her crowning achievement came at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she won bronze in the 200m behind Gabrielle Thomas and Brittany Brown, becoming the first Swiss woman to earn an individual Olympic track medal since 1952.

Mujinga Kambundji remains a dominant force in European sprinting, regularly challenging the world’s best on the Diamond League circuit. Her longevity, professionalism, and role as a trailblazer for Swiss women’s athletics continue to inspire the next generation.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @mujingakambundji
• Facebook Handle: Mujinga Kambundji
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Mujinga Kambundji has been in a long-term relationship with Swiss sports manager Florian Clivaz. She keeps her private life relatively discreet but often shares training insights and family moments on social media.

Net Worth

Mujinga Kambundji has an estimated net worth of $3 million. She earns through Swiss Olympic contracts, sponsorships with brands such as On Running, Tissot, and UBS, Diamond League appearance fees, and personal endorsements built on her status as Switzerland’s top female sprinter.