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John Ngugi: Athletics competitor.
Born in Nyahururu (age 63).
Stands 5′10″ tall.
The name John means the grace or mercy of the Lord.
Biography
John Ngūgi Kamau is a former Kenyan long-distance runner, often called one of the greatest cross country runners of all time and winner of the 5000 metres at the 1988 Summer Olympics, in Seoul, South Korea.
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John Ngugi is 63 years old, born on .
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John Ngugi was born in Nyahururu.
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