About Bartonjo Rotich
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 81). Bartonjo Rotich was a Kenyan hurdler and sprinter.
Bartonjo Rotich (25 May 1938 – 7 October 2019) was a runner from Kenya who specialised in 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles.
He went to Alliance High School. Rotich competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, but failed to advance past 400 metres heats and 4x400 metres relay heats.
At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, he finished third in the 440 yards hurdles race. By this result he became the first Kenyan athlete to win a medal at any intercontinental championships alongside Arere Anentia, who won bronze medal over 6 miles race.
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Who was Bartonjo Rotich?
Kenyan sprinter and hurdler (1938-2019)
When was Bartonjo Rotich born?
Bartonjo Rotich was born on 25 May 1938 in Baringo County.
When did Bartonjo Rotich die?
Bartonjo Rotich died on 30 September 2019.
What was Bartonjo Rotich's occupation?
Bartonjo Rotich was a hurdler and sprinter.
What nationality was Bartonjo Rotich?
Bartonjo Rotich was Kenyan.
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