Peter Rono
- Born
- Jul 31, 1967 (59 years old)
- Events
- Mile · 1500 m
Peter Rono is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 31, 1967. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.66 in the 800m, 3:34.54 in the 1500m, 3:51.41 in the Mile, 7:41.94 in the 3000m and 13:52.22 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Mile3:51.41
1996 season best2:21.05Feb 12, 1996
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · 1500 m3:34.54
As of Oct 27, 2026: Mile 3:51.41, 1500 m 3:34.54 (#454 all-time), 1996 season best 2:21.05 (Feb 12, 1996) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 59 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1000m | 2:21.05 | – | Feb 12, 1996 | – |
| 1996 | 1000m Indoor | 2:21.05 | – | Feb 12, 1996 | Tampere (FIN) (i) |
| 1996 | 1500m-short-track | 3:40.00 | – | Feb 7, 1996 | – |
| 1996 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 3:40.00 | – | Feb 7, 1996 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 1996 | 1500m Indoor | 3:40.00 | – | Feb 7, 1996 | Gent (BEL) (i) |
| 1996 | 2000m Indoor | 4:59.55 | – | Feb 18, 1996 | Liévin (FRA) (i) |
| 1996 | 2000Metres | 4:59.55 | – | Feb 18, 1996 | – |
| 1996 | 2000Metres Indoor | 4:59.55 | – | Feb 18, 1996 | Liévin (FRA) (i) |