Who is Paul Tergat?
Paul Kibii Tergat (born 17 June 1969) is a Kenyan former professional long distance runner. He became the first Kenyan man to set the world record in the marathon in 2003, with a time of 2:04:55, and is regarded as one of the most accomplished long-distance runners of all time.
How old is Paul Tergat?
52 years (June 17, 1969)Paul Tergat / Age
How tall is Paul Tergat?
6′ 0″Paul Tergat / Height
When did Paul Tergat start running?
1991
Despite the advantages of his genetic make-up, Tergat came in 25th in his first race in 1991, and recalled “his lungs burning so badly he thought he was smelling blood,” according to the Chicago Tribune. He did not lose heart, however. In the Air Force Tergat trained with world class runners.
How were the American track stars Florence Griffith Joyner and Jackie Joyner Kersee related?
In 1987, Griffith married 1984 Olympic triple jump champion Al Joyner, whom Griffith had first met at the 1980 Olympic Trials. Through her marriage to Joyner she was sister-in-law to track and field athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee.
What was Flo Jo’s fastest time?
10.61 seconds
It was only a matter of what else would come with it. With a time of 10.61 seconds, the latest in the long string of Jamaican speed stars defended her Olympic title in the 100 meters Saturday. She broke a 33-year-old Olympic record held by none other than Florence Griffith Joyner.
Who was the first black African woman to get an Olympic medal?
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Ethiopia’s Derartu Tulu pulled off a spectacular victory to win gold in the 10,000m final at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. 25 years on, she reflects on how she made history to become the first black African woman to win Olympic gold.
How old was Flo-Jo when she died?
38 years (1959–1998)Florence Griffith Joyner / Age at death
Florence Griffith Joyner, the three-time gold medalist at the 1988 Summer Olympics who revolutionized women’s sprinting with her searing speed and flamboyant fashion sense, died yesterday at her home in Mission Viejo, Calif. She was 38.
Did Flo-Jo have a child?
Mary Ruth JoynerFlorence Griffith Joyner / Children
Where is Florence Griffith Joyner today?
Death. On September 21, 1998, Griffith Joyner died in her sleep at home in the Canyon Crest neighborhood of Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 38.