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Kipchoge Keino

17 January 1940 – present

Kipchoge Keino is a Kenyan former middle- and long-distance runner who won two Olympic gold medals and two silver medals at the 1968 and 1972 Games. He set world records at 3000 and 5000 metres in 1965 and helped establish Kenya as a leading nation in distance running. After retiring he ran a children's home near Eldoret and served as an official in Kenyan and international Olympic bodies.

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Born in Kipsamo, Nandi District, Kenya
17 January 1940
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Joined the Kenya Police
c. 1958

He served as a police officer and physical training instructor while competing.

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Competed at the Tokyo Olympic Games
1964

He ran in the 1500 metres and 5000 metres at his first Olympics.

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Set world records at 3000 and 5000 metres
1965
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Won gold in the 1500 metres at the Mexico City Olympic Games
October 1968

He beat Jim Ryun in an Olympic record time and also took silver in the 5000 metres at the same Games.

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Began taking in orphaned children with his wife Phyllis
c. 1970

The couple raised children at their farm near Eldoret, which grew into a children's home.

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Won gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the Munich Olympic Games
September 1972

He also finished second in the 1500 metres at the same Games.

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Became a member of the International Olympic Committee
2000
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Received the inaugural Olympic Laurel at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games
August 2016

The award recognised his work in education and community development through sport.

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