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Henry Rono
- Born
- Feb 12, 1952 (74 years old)
- Birthplace
- Rift Valley Province, Kenya
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 63 kg
Henry Rono (12 February 1952 – 15 February 2024) was a Kenyan track and field athlete who specialised in various long-distance running events Although he never competed at the Olympics, Rono is remembered as one of the most prolific collegiate competitors in the history of track in the United States, as well as being the former record holder for the 3000 metres steeplechase for over a decade. Rono also set the world record for the 5000 metres twice: once in 1978, then again in 1981.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:05.4h, 3000 m 7:32.1h, 1992 season best 15:18 (Mar 29, 1992, Carlsbad, CA (USA)) · 74 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5Kilometre | 15:18 | – | Mar 29, 1992 | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 1991 | 10MilesRoa | 51:10 | – | Apr 20, 1991 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 1982 | 3000m | 7:41.71 | – | Aug 22, 1982 | Köln (GER) |
| 1982 | 5000m | 13:08.97 | – | Jul 6, 1982 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1982 | 10000m | 27:28.67 | – | Jun 26, 1982 | Oslo (NOR) |
| 1981 | 3000m | 7:41.41 | – | Sep 1, 1981 | Ingelheim (FRG) |
| 1981 | 5000m | 13:06.20 | – | Sep 13, 1981 | Knarvik (NOR) |
| 1981 | 10000m | 27:40.78 | – | Aug 28, 1981 | Bruxelles (BEL) |