Joseph Gikonyo
Joseph Gikonyo Mukinyi (born 7 February 1965) is a former Kenyan athlete who competed in the 100 and 200 metres. He was the Kenyan record holder in both distances with 10.28 seconds and 20.43 seconds respectively. The 100 metres national record has since been broken by Tom Musinde, who ran 10.26 at the 2007 All-Africa Games[1] He also competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[2]
In 2002, Gikonyo was described as a semi-retired athlete.[3]
Achievements
- 1995 All-Africa Games - bronze medal (200 m)
- 1990 African Championships - gold medal (100 m)
- 1990 African Championships - gold medal (200 m)
References
- Africathle.com: 2007 All-Africa Games, July 18-23, Algiers
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joseph Gikonyo Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- Daily Nation, May 18, 2002: Mutola and Fredericks awaited at Kasarani
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