Henry Rono

Quick Facts

Full Name	Henry Rono
Occupation	Long-Distance Runner
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1952(1952-02-12)
Age	72
Birthplace	Kapsabet
Country	Kenya
Birth City	Nandi
Horoscope	Aquarius

Henry Rono Biography

Henry Rono is one of the most popular and richest Long-Distance Runner who was born on February 12, 1952 in Kapsabet, Nandi, Kenya. Henry Rono, a retired Kenyan track and field athlete who was born 12 February 1952 in Kapsabet, is best known for his long-distance running skills. Rono, despite not competing at the Olympics in track and field, is still remembered for being a prolific collegiate competitor in the United States. He also held the record for the 3000m steeplechase for more than ten years. Rono also held the world record of the 5000m twice in 1978 and again three years later.

He was not as dominant in 1978 as he was in 1978. Rono ran the fastest 5000m in history (13.19), won the NCAA cross-country championships in 1979 and 1980, and also ran the fastest 10,000m race in 1980 (27.31.68). Rono also had a strong year at the 5000m with many high quality races including the second fastest 5000m (13.06.20), and the third fastest 5000m (13.08.9). In 1982, he also ran under 27:30 twice to be within a second for his 10,000m in 1982.

After turning 55 in February 2007, it was reported that Rono would attempt to break the world masters mile record for the 55–59 age group. 2007 was also the year Rono’s autobiography, Olympic Dream, was published.

Rono was born in Nandi Hills (Kenya) into the Nandi tribe. He started running at primary school. He began college in 1976 at Washington State University in Pullman. His compatriot Samson Kimobwa also attended college there. They broke the 10,000-meter world record in 1977. John Chaplin, the Cougar’s head coach, mentored Rono on the Palouse. WSU later attracted more Kenyan runners, including Patrick Muturi, Mike Kosgei and Bernard Lagat.

Henry Rono Net Worth

Henry Rono is one of the richest Long-Distance Runner from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Henry Rono 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Rono did not compete at the Olympics because his country Kenya boycotted 1976 and 1980. He was not competing by 1984.

Rono was the third person (after Gerry Lindgren, Steve Prefontaine) in history to win the NCAA Cross Country Championship in Washington State. He did this in 1976, 1977 and 1979. His 1976 win time of 28.07 is still the fastest 10,000 m cross-country time in NCAA history. Galen Rupp, who ran 27:41 in 2008 at the NCAA regional meet on a course that was 80m (87yd) shorter than the regular measure, beat him to the title. He was the NCAA steeplechase champion in 1978, 1979, and NCAA Indoor Champion at 3000m in 1977.

The peak of Rono’s running career was the 1978 season. In a span of only 81 days, he broke four world records: 10,000 m (27:22.5), the 5000 m (13:08.4), the 3000 m steeplechase (8:05.4), and the 3000 m (7:32.1); an achievement unparalleled in the history of distance running. He lowered the 10,000 record by almost eight seconds, the 5000 by 4.5, the steeplechase by 2.6, and the 3000 by a full three seconds. That August, he also won the 5000 m and 3000 m steeplechase gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Canada at Edmonton. Among his other performances was a steeplechase / 5000 m double in one day during qualifying at the NCAA championships at the University of Oregon at Eugene’s Hayward Field. He set meet records in both events, turning in an 8:18 and 13:22. The former took six seconds off the NCAA meet record for the steeple. When he ran the steeplechase final the next day, he won in 8:12.39, taking another six seconds off the steeplechase mark. He won 10,000 m and 3000 m steeplechase gold medals in July at the All-Africa Games.

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Facts & Trivia

Henry Ranked on the list of most popular Long-Distance Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Henry Rono celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Henry Rono

1. Henry Rono is a Kenyan retired track and field athlete.
2. He set four world records in 81 days in 1978.
3. Rono won the gold medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
4. He also won three NCAA titles while competing for Washington State University.
5. Rono struggled with alcoholism and homelessness after retiring from athletics.
6. In recent years, he has worked as a coach and motivational speaker.
7. Rono was named to the IAAF Hall of Fame in 2018.
8. His world records were set in the steeplechase, 5,000 meters, and 10,000 meters events.
9. Rono’s fastest time in the marathon was two hours and eight minutes.
10. He is considered one of Kenya’s greatest distance runners of all time.

What is Henry Rono famous for?

Henry Rono Interview. Henry Rono is best known for his amazing 1978 feat of breaking World Records at 3,000 meters, 5,000 meters, 10,000 meters, and in the 3,000 meter steeplechase in a span of only 81 days. His steeplechase World Record stood for eleven years.

What happened to Henry Rono?

Rono currently coaches high school athletics in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is pursuing a graduate degree in special education. He is also co-owner of Turbo Health Care Services Inc and Rhinow Corp.

Who is Rono?

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