Published 3 months ago

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

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Kenyan long-distance running great Henry Rono has died at the age of 72. Rono broke four world records in the span of 81 days in 1978. He would never compete in the Olympics due to Kenyan boycotts of the Games in 1976 and 1980. His career fizzled out as he battled alcoholism.

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The West Australian

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.

3 months ago

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Anadolu Ajansı

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

3 months ago

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Le Figaro

Athletics: Henry Rono, the Kenyan who set four world records in 81 days, dies

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.

3 months ago·Paris, France

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Clarin

Another blow for athletics after the Kiptum tragedy: Henry Rono died, the phenomenon that broke four world records in 81 days

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.

3 months ago·C A B A, Argentina

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Eesti Rahvusringhääling

Kenyan running hangar Henry Rono dies

Former Kenyan running star and multiple world record setter Henry Rono died at the age of 72 after a short illness in a Nairobi hospital on Thursday.

3 months ago·Estonia

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Algemeen Dagblad

Henry Rono, the man who broke four world records in 81 days, died aged 72

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.

3 months ago·Amersfoort, Netherlands

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