Introduction
The nation of Kenya has an illustrious record at the Olympics. As of 2020, Kenya has hauled 103 medals at the Summer Olympics, the highest in Africa. The man who started the medal rush was Wilson Kiprugut Chuma, who won a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 1964 Olympics.
Background
Kiprugut as a young soldier
1962 British Commonwealth and Empire Games
1964 Olympics: First ever medal for Kenya
Kiprugut in the 1964 Olympic final
1965: Double Gold Medal
1966 and 1968: Silver medals
Retirement
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