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Which Olympic marathon runner from Kenya won gold medal in Beijing in 2008?
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Samuel Wanjiru
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What was the winning time of the mens olympic marathon in Beijing this year?
2:06:32 by Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya, a new Olympic record.
Who holds the Olympic record in the men's marathon?
That is Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya who set the record at 2:06:32 at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
Last gold medal in the olympic 2008 won by which country?
The last gold medal of the Beijing Olympics went to Samuel Wanjiru (Kenya) for the Men's Marathon
Fastest Olympic marathon?
Sam Wanjiru of Kenya ran a Marathon in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 32 seconds. That was an Olympic record.
How many Olympics have Kenya participated in?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, Kenya has competed in 15 Olympic Games, 12 Summer Games and 3 Winter Games.
Who was the winner of 2008 men's marathon in the Olympics?
Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya in a time of 2:06:32, an Olympic record.
What is the fastest ever marathon time?
Fastest Time: 2:03:02 (Geoffrey Mutai, 18APR2011 in the Boston Marathon) *World Record: 2:03:38 (Patrick Makau, 25SEP2011 in the Berlin Marathon)* not recognized by the IAAF as a World Record because it was run on a course with a net elevation loss.
Who holds the olympic record in the 3000 meter run and when?
Through the 2008 Games in Beijing, the Olympic record for the 3000 meter steeplechase is 8:05:51 by Julius Kariuki of Kenya at the 1988 Games in Seoul.
Who is the famous runner from Kenya?
there are numerous a really famous one is Rudisha the current 800m WR holder. Brenard legat runs for the USA but is from Kenya and Mo Farrah runs for UK and is from Kenya, Legats Brother also runs for USA and the current WR holder in the Marathon is kenyan
How many athletes are competing in Beijing from Kenya?
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How many Olympic medals has Kenya won in past Olympics?
75 through the 2008 Games ... 23 gold, 28 silver, 24 bronze. The most decorated Olympic athlete from Kenya is runner Kipchoge Keino who won 4 medals (2 gold, 2 silver) in 1968 and 1972.
How many athletes from Kenya competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympics?
36 Kenyan Olympians for Beijing
