wejo wrote:
This one sucks too.
Not as tragic as a runner dying in their prime but Rono's accolades were so legendary off the charts it reminds me of Kiptum. He did what had never been done before. And like Kiptum he never got to perform on the biggest stage as Kenya boycotted 1976 and 1980 Olympics.
And then I was just following the sport and people are like "hey this guy works as a skycap in New Mexico" and Henry would post on LetsRun occasionally. With Henry for the first time I realized our superstars are human as well.
Here's a great thread from 2005 on him. Has a great article from Marc Zeigler on him as well.
Thank you Henry for your brilliance! May you rest in peace.
Well said wejo!
RIP Henry Rono.