By NATION AFRICA More by this AuthorKenya's legendary distance runner Henry Rono died on Thursday, barely three days after celebrating his 72nd birthday on Monday. Rono, who made history after breaking four world records in less than three months in 1978, died on Thursday morning while undergoing treatment at a Nairobi hospital where he had been admitted for the last 10 days. Rono won gold medals in the 5,000m and 3,000m steeplechase at the 1978 Edmonton Commonwealth Games, as well as the 3,000m steeplechase and 10,000m at the 1978 Algiers African Games. In only 81 days, Rono broke four world records in 10,000m (27:22.5), 5,000m (13:08.4), 3,000m (8:05.4), and 3,000m (7:32.1). “On behalf of Athletics Kenya Executive Committee and the athletics fraternity, we wish to convey our sincere heartfelt condolence to his family, friends and the entire athletics fraternity during this trying moment,” said the statement.
