Legendary Kenyan runner who broke 4 world records passes away at 72

Legendary Kenyan runner who broke 4 world records passes away at 72

In just 81 days, Henry Rono shattered 4 world records, cementing his status as a long-distance running icon in Kenya - Anadolu Ajansı

The legendary Kenyan had turned 72 years ago three days ago. It shone in the late 70's and early 80's. Alcohol accelerated the end of a career that could be legendary.

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Kenyan long-distance runner Henry Rono, who broke four world records in 81 days in 1978, died on Thursday at the age of 72. This is reported by the Kenyan Athletics Association. A cause of death is unknown.

In 1978, the Kenyan beat the world records in the 3,000 m, 3,000 m steeplechase, 5,000 m and 10,000 m. He died at 72.

Kenyan world-record slayer Henry Rono dies, aged 72

Henry Rono, the great Kenyan runner who broke four world records in the space of just 81 days in 1978, has died.