Henry Rono
Kenyan distance runner (1952–2024)
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Summary
Henry Rono was born on February 12, 1952[1], in Rift Valley Province[2]. He died on February 15, 2024[3], in Nairobi[4]. He worked as a long-distance runner[5] and athletics competitor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kenya[8]
- Educated at: Washington State University[9]
- Award received: Bislett medal[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Henry Rono[12]
- Sport: athletics[13]
- Family name: Rono[14]
- Given name: Henry[15]
- Described by source: Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[16]
- Participant in: 1978 Commonwealth Games[17], 1978 All-Africa Games[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Country for sport: Kenya[20]
- Height: 170 cm[21]
- Mass: 63 kg[22]
- Sports discipline competed in: long-distance running[23]
- P14843: 15166[24]
Why It Matters
Henry Rono has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was Henry Rono born?
Henry Rono's place of birth was Rift Valley Province[2].
Where did Henry Rono die?
Henry Rono died in Nairobi[4].
What did Henry Rono do for work?
Henry Rono worked as a long-distance runner[5] and athletics competitor[6].
Where did Henry Rono go to school?
Henry Rono was educated at Washington State University[9].
What awards did Henry Rono receive?
Honors received include Bislett medal[10].