Henry Rono

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Kenyan Track Icon Henry Rono Passes Away at 72 Leaving a Lasting Legacy

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Kenyan track legend Henry Rono, known for setting four world records, has sadly passed away at the age of 72 in Nairobi, leaving a profound impact on the athletic world.

Kenyan steeplechase record holder and track legend Henry Rono has tragically passed away at the age of 72 in Nairobi, following a road accident. Rono made history by setting four world records within 81 days in 1978, showcasing his exceptional talent in long-distance running. His unorthodox running style and remarkable achievements in the 3000m, 5000m, 10000m, and 3000m steeplechase events solidified his legacy as Kenya's first track superstar. The athletics fraternity mourns the loss of a true icon, as Rono's contributions to the sport will forever be remembered.

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Former steeplechase record holder Henry Rono dies in Kenya (Pulse Live Kenya)

Kenyan track legend Henry Rono, famed for setting four world records, has passed away at 72 in Nairobi, leaving a lasting legacy.

Multiple world record holder Henry Rono passes on - KBC (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

Kiptum succumbed to his injuries following a grisly road accident alongside his Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizimana. In an announcement made by Athletics Kenya, ...

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Multiple world record holder Henry Rono dead at 72 (Capital FM Kenya)

NAIROBI, Kenya, February 15 - The athletics fraternity is once again in mourning after the passing away of Kenyan legend and multiple world record holder ...

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Henry Rono: Kenya's first track superstar dies at 72 (michezoafrika.com)

Over 81 days, as a 26-year-old Washington State sophomore, he set world records in the 3000m, 5000m, 10000m, and 3000m steeplechase, a feat accomplished by ...

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Former multiple world record holder Henry Rono dies (Citizen Digital)

Former multiple world record holder Henry Rono dies.

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Henry Rono dies at 72 (Athletics News)

Former 3000m steeplechase record holder for the Henry Rono has passed away while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nairobi. The 72 year-old passed on ...

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Athletics Kenya Mourns Death of Former World Record Holder ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Former Kenyan athlete Henry Rono. The Standard. Henry Rono was a two-time world recorder holder in the 5,000 metres race, having made history in 1978, and in ...

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Henry Rono: Kenyan great who broke four world records in 81 days ... (The East African)

Rono made history after breaking four world records in less than three months in 1978.

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Kenyan world-record slayer Henry Rono dies aged 72 (The Irish Times)

Known for his unorthodox running style, Rono broke four world records in the span of 81 days in 1978.

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Multiple world record-breaker Rono dies | NEWS | World Athletics (International Association of Athletics Federations)

World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that Kenyan distance running great Henry Rono, who set four world records in 81 days in 1978, died on Thursday ...

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Track legend Henry Rono dies at 72 (Premier League News, Video, Scores | NBC Sports' ProSoccerTalk)

Kenyan Henry Rono, who broke world records in four events in an 81-day span in 1978, has died at age 72, according to Kenya's track and field federation and ...

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Henry Rono, world record-breaking Kenyan trailblazer, dies aged 72 ... (Athletics Weekly)

Long before Kelvin Kiptum and Eliud Kipchoge rewrote the distance running record books, Henry Rono set the athletics world on fire with his exploits. One of the ...

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Track and field legend Henry Rono dies at 72 (Reuters)

Track and field legend Henry Rono, who broke four world records in 81 days in 1978, died Thursday, according to Athletics Kenya. He was 72.

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Former two-time World Record holder Henry Rono dies at 72 (People Daily)

Athletics Kenya (AK) has announced the death of legendary marathoner, Henry Rono days after the demise of the late world record holder, Kelvin Kiptum.

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Henry Rono, Kenyan Legend Who Set Five World Records, Dies at 72 (runnersworld.com)

Over an 81-day span in 1978, he set four records at distances from 3000 meters to 10000 meters.

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Henry Rono: How Kenya's late multiple-world record breaker shook ... (People Daily)

Kenya's athletic fraternity was thrown into another morning session after world multiple record-breaker Henry Rono died on Thursday.

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