Canada1978 wrote:
In the late spring and early summer of 1978, with a strong field, Rono could have run 27:00. In such a race, Yifter would have been at least 200 meters back. By the time the Commonwealth Games were held in August, 1978, Rono had lost some fitness but he was still strong enough to play with some of the best runners in the world in the 5000 (including Dixon and Foster). In my view, Rono is the greatest runner without an Olympic medal.
behind Jim Ryun
1'39
3'24
3'41