Haron Keitany
Kenyan long-distance runner and athlete
Born
December 17th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Kenya
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Achieved prominence as a long-distance runner specializing in marathons. Competed successfully on the international stage and secured multiple podium finishes. Won the 2012 Rotterdam Marathon, finishing in a personal best time. Participated in various other notable races, demonstrating consistent performance throughout competitive career.
Won the 2012 Rotterdam Marathon
Achieved a personal best marathon time of 2:05:50
Secured top finishes at several international marathons
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