About Arere Anentia
Lived 1931 – 1979 (aged 47–48). Arere Anentia was a Kenyan long-distance runner.
Arere Anentia (1931–1979) was a long-distance runner from Kenya.
Anentia competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, but failed to advance past 5000 metres heats. He won 3 miles at the 1958 AAA Championships At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, he finished third in the 6 miles race. By this result he became the first Kenyan athlete to win a medal at any intercontinental championships, together with Bartonjo Rotich, who won bronze medal over 440 Yards Hurdles.
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Who was Arere Anentia?
Kenyan distance runner
When was Arere Anentia born?
Arere Anentia was born in 1931.
When did Arere Anentia die?
Arere Anentia died in 1979.
What was Arere Anentia's occupation?
Arere Anentia was a long-distance runner.
What nationality was Arere Anentia?
Arere Anentia was Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arere Anentia. https://biography.guide/arere-anentia/
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