Rose Lokonyen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rose Lokonyen
Occupation	Athletics Competitor
Date Of Birth	Feb 24, 1995(1995-02-24)
Age	29
Birthplace	South Sudan
Country	South Sudan
Horoscope	Pisces

Rose Lokonyen Biography

Rose Lokonyen is one of the most popular and richest Athletics Competitor who was born on February 24, 1995 in South Sudan, South Sudan. Rose Nathike Lokonyen (born 24 February 1995) is a track and field athlete originally from South Sudan, but now living and training in Kenya.

The International Olympic Committee and Tegla Loroupe Foundation held races as try outs inside of refugee camps for possible participation in the 2016 Summer Olympics. Lokonyen first tried out at the 5,000 meter distance and won her race, while racing barefoot, allowing her advance to Ngong. She continued to train alongside other Olympic hopeful refugees in Ngong before being notified she was chosen to compete via a livestream from Geneva, Switzerland. She was coached by John Anzrah.

Rose Lokonyen Net Worth

Rose Lokonyen is one of the richest Athletics Competitor from South Sudan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rose Lokonyen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lokonyen was born in South Sudan. Her father is a soldier and she has four younger siblings. When she was 10, Lokonyen and her family fled from soldiers in their village of Chukudum on foot. The family then crowded into the back of a truck and made their way to Kakuma refugee camp in northwest Kenya. Her parents left the Kakuma in 2008 but left Lokonyen and her siblings at the refugee camp. When she reached high school, while still living in the refugee camp, Lokonyen began running as a hobby.

She was selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete for the Refugee Olympic Team in the women’s 800 m at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Refugee Olympic Team was the first refugee team in Olympic history. Lokonyen was one five athletes on the team originally from South Sudan. She was the team’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony. Nathinke finished seventh in her first round heat with a time of 2:16.64. She did not advance.

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Facts & Trivia

Rose Ranked on the list of most popular Athletics Competitor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Sudan. Rose Lokonyen celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.

Top Facts about Rose Lokonyen

1. Rose Lokonyen is a South Sudanese track and field athlete.
2. She competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the Refugee Olympic Team.
3. Lokonyen specializes in middle-distance running, particularly the 800m race.
4. She fled from South Sudan to Kenya in 2002 due to conflict.
5. Lokonyen was discovered by Tegla Loroupe’s Peace Foundation and began training for athletics.
6. In 2015, she won a gold medal at the African Junior Athletics Championships.
7. Lokonyen has also participated in various international competitions such as the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
8. She advocates for peace and education through sports, especially for girls in her community.
9. As of August 2021, her personal best time for the 800m race is 2:02:20.
10. Lokonyen continues to inspire others with her perseverance and determination despite facing numerous challenges throughout her life.