Word: kariuki
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Kenyan runners, in fact, took gold in four out of six distance events, with Peter Rono winning the 1,500 meters, John Ngugi the 5,000 meters and Julius Kariuki the steeplechase. Rono attributed his compatriots' success to the high level of competition they face in their own country. Said he: "We have many young talents back home, and it is not easy to make the Olympic team. I felt it was harder than winning here...