Abraham Niyonkuru
- January 10, 2024
- Burundian Athlete
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Abraham Niyonkuru Biography
| Birthday | Dec 26 |
| Birth Year | 1989 |
Abraham Niyonkuru is one of the most popular and richest Burundian Athlete who was born on December 26, 1989 in Burundi.
Niyonkuru’s debut at an international competition was at the 2005 IAAF World Cross Country Championships. He competed in the junior men’s race and finished 33rd out of 133 athletes in a time of 25 minutes and 32 seconds. At the 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie Niyonkuru competed in the 10,000 metres. Niyonkuru finished fourth in a time of 29 minutes and 18.08 seconds, only 0.03 seconds behind the silver medalist, Moroccan Abderrahim Goumri. Niyonkuru then competed in the 2006 World Junior Championships. He finished fifth in the 10,000 metres in a time of 28 minutes and 59.92 seconds. He was 6.63 seconds behind the race winner, Ibrahim Jeilan of Ethiopia. In 2007, Niyonkuru competed at the 2007 World Cross Country Championships in the junior men’s race. He finished 13th in 24 minutes and 56 seconds. He finished 49 seconds behind the gold-medalist, Kenyan Asbel Kiprop. At the 2009 World Military Track and Field Championships, Niyonkuru won the silver medal in the 10,000 metres. His time of 29 minutes and 37.14 seconds was 23.67 seconds behind the gold medalist, Essa Ismail Rashed of Qatar. Niyonkuru was 4.97 seconds ahead of the bronze medalist, Tunisian El Akhdar Hachani. Niyonkuru won the 2015 Auray-Vannes Half Marathon in a time of one hour, three minutes and twenty seconds. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, Niyonkuru competed in the men’s marathon on 21 August 2016, but did not finish the race. In 2017 he competed in the men’s marathon at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics, placing 71st in 2:42:27.
Abraham Niyonkuru Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Burundian Athlete |
| House | Living in own house. |
Abraham Niyonkuru is one of the richest Burundian Athlete from Burundi. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Abraham Niyonkuru 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Abraham Niyonkuru (born 26 December 1989) is a Burundian track and field athlete who specialises in the marathon, the 10,000 metres and cross country running. Niyonkuru competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At the Olympics, he competed in the marathon. Niyonkuru has also competed in a World Junior Championships, two World Cross Country Championships, a Jeux de la Francophonie, a World Military Track and Field Championships and an Auray-Vannes Half Marathon.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 52 kg |
Abraham Niyonkuru height 5 ft 4 in Roderick weight 52 kg & body measurements will update soon.
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Facts & Trivia
Roderick Ranked on the list of most popular Burundian Athlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Burundi. Abraham Niyonkuru celebrates birthday on December 26 of every year.
Top Facts about Abraham Niyonkuru
- Abraham Niyonkuru was a Burundian marathon runner.
- He won the 2016 African Cross Country Championships.
- Niyonkuru was shot and killed in Bujumbura, Burundi in 2017.
- He had previously represented Burundi at the 2015 World Championships.
- Niyonkuru’s personal best time for the marathon was 2:13:40.
- He also competed in half marathons and road races.
- Niyonkuru was known for his dedication to training and hard work.
- His death sparked outrage and mourning among fellow athletes and fans.
- The circumstances surrounding his murder remain unclear.
- Niyonkuru’s legacy as a talented athlete continues to inspire others in Burundi and beyond.