About Joseph Gikonyo
Born 1965. Joseph Gikonyo is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Joseph Gìkonyo Mūkinyi (born 7 February 1965) is a former Kenyan athlete who competed in the 100 and 200 metres. He was the Kenyan record holder in both distances with 10.28 seconds and 20.43 seconds respectively. The 100 metres national record has since been broken by Tom Musinde, who ran 10.26 at the 2007 All-Africa Games He also competed in the men's 200 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
In 2002, Gìkonyo was described as a semi-retired athlete.
Achievements 1995 All-Africa Games - bronze medal (200 m) 1990 African Championships - gold medal (100 m) 1990 African Championships - gold medal (200 m)
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Who is Joseph Gikonyo?
Kenyan sprinter
When was Joseph Gikonyo born?
Joseph Gikonyo was born on 7 February 1965.
What is Joseph Gikonyo's occupation?
Joseph Gikonyo is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Joseph Gikonyo?
Joseph Gikonyo is Kenyan.
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