The sports world is grieving once more as former athlete Henry Rono, aged 72, has passed away.
Henry Rono, renowned for his remarkable achievements on the track, including multiple world records, died after a brief illness at a Nairobi Hospital, as confirmed by Athletics Kenya.
Rono’s legacy shines brightly with his victories at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, where he secured gold medals in the men’s 3000m steeplechase and 5000m events.
Additionally, he clinched gold in the 3000m steeplechase and 10,000m at the All Africa Games in Algiers, Algeria, during the same year.
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His feats weren’t confined to victories alone; Rono etched his name in history books by breaking four world records across various distances, showcasing his exceptional talent and determination.
Despite his unparalleled success, Rono never had the opportunity to showcase his skills at the Olympic Games due to Kenya’s boycott of the 1976 and 1980 editions in Montreal, Canada, and Moscow, Russia, respectively.
Originally hailing from Kiptaragon Village in Nandi County, Rono later moved to the United States in 1986, where he resided for 33 years before returning home in 2019.
His passing adds to the recent sorrow within the sports community, coinciding with the tragic loss of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana in a fatal road accident.