biography
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1963– )
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| biography:
| Athlete, born in Mombasa, SE Kenya. He went to Japan in 1983 to train under the late Kiyoshi Nakamura, and ran 2:16:26 in his debut marathon in 1986. He was the surprise winner of the 1987 World marathon title, and went on to compile a brilliant marathon career, taking a silver medal at the 1988 Olympic Games, and gold at the Commonwealth Games in 1990. Seemingly unconcerned about fast times, he looked to run well within his ability. He achieved his fastest time of 2:09:03 when he won the London marathon in 1989. He won the New York marathon in 1990. |
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