Henry Rono was one of the greatest athletes to run at Washington State University.

A record-breaking runner in multiple distances and events, Rono (’81 Gen. Stu., ’83 Psych.) died February 15, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, at the age of 72.

Watch some of his amazing runs below and read more about the Kenyan star.

 

Henry Rono’s Greatest Year In Athletics

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Henry Rono 3000 m Steeplechase, 1978 Commonwealth Games

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Henry Rono 3000 Metres World Record 27th June 1978

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Henry Rono 10000m 1981,Brussels

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Kenya Mourns the Passing of World Champion Henry Rono

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