Henry Rono, the former Kenyan world record holder, has died at the age of 72.
Athletics Kenya announced his passing, citing a brief illness at a Nairobi hospital.
Rono made history in 1978, breaking four world records in 81 days across various disciplines.
After an impressive career, he lived in the United States for over three decades before returning to Kenya in 2019.
This sad news follows the recent loss of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a road accident last Sunday.
Further details on Rono’s death and funeral arrangements will be provided by his family and the Kenyan government.
