Robert Ouko
Athletics competitor from Kenya
About Robert Ouko
Lived 1948 – 2019 (aged 70). Robert Ouko was a Kenyan middle-distance runner, sprinter and athletics competitor.
Robert Ouko (24 October 1948 – 18 August 2019) was a Kenyan athlete, winner of gold medal in 4 × 400 m relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
At the Munich Olympics, Ouko was fifth in 800 m and ran the third leg in the gold medal-winning Kenyan 4 × 400 m relay team.
After his athletics career, Ouko worked as the secretary general in the Kenyan Amateur Athletic Association.
Ouko died 18 August 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Ouko?
Athletics competitor from Kenya (1948–2019)
When was Robert Ouko born?
Robert Ouko was born on 24 October 1948.
When did Robert Ouko die?
Robert Ouko died on 18 August 2019 in Ngong.
What was Robert Ouko's occupation?
Robert Ouko was a middle-distance runner, sprinter and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Robert Ouko?
Robert Ouko was Kenyan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Ouko (athlete)
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