Samson Kimobwa
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Samson Kimobwa is a retired runner from Kenya
. He set a new 10000 metres wold record of 27:30.5 on June 30, 1977 in Helsinki
, Finland
. The record was broken next year by his compatriot Henry Rono
. Before Kimobwa, the record was held by David Bedford
of Great Britain.
Apart from the world record, his performances are not known well. He is a three-time Pac-10 champion. He won 10000 metres at the NCAA Division I championships
in 1977. In 1977 he finished third at the AAA Championships. He was among several Kenyan Runners, who went to the Washington State University
in the late 70's.
After his running career, he became a schoolteacher and has coached athletes like Ismael Kirui
and Boaz Cheboiywo.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
. He set a new 10000 metres wold record of 27:30.5 on June 30, 1977 in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. The record was broken next year by his compatriot Henry Rono
Henry Rono
Henry Rono is a Kenyan former athlete.-Biography:Rono was born in Nandi Hills, Kenya, into the Nandi tribe. He started running while at primary school. Starting in 1976 he attended the Washington State University, along with his compatriot Samson Kimobwa, who broke the 10,000 meter world record in...
. Before Kimobwa, the record was held by David Bedford
David Bedford (athlete)
David Colin Bedford is an English former long distance runner, a colourful character whose career spanned the early 1970s. He is now race director of the London Marathon, and a representative for UK Athletics on the IAAF Road Running Committee.Bedford held the world record at 10,000m, improving it...
of Great Britain.
Apart from the world record, his performances are not known well. He is a three-time Pac-10 champion. He won 10000 metres at the NCAA Division I championships
NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship
The NCAA Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship is an annual collegiate outdoor track and field competition for men organised by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. It has three divisions: Division I, II, and III. Athlete's individual performances earn points for their institution and...
in 1977. In 1977 he finished third at the AAA Championships. He was among several Kenyan Runners, who went to the Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
in the late 70's.
After his running career, he became a schoolteacher and has coached athletes like Ismael Kirui
Ismael Kirui
Ismael Kirui is a former Kenyan long distance runner who won gold medals over 5000 metres at the 1993 and 1995 World Championships in Athletics....
and Boaz Cheboiywo.