Arere Anentia

Arere Anentia (1931–1979) was a long-distance runner from Kenya.

Arere Anentia

Personal information
Born	1931
Died	1979 (aged 47–48)
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing  Kenya British Empire and Commonwealth Games 1958 Cardiff 6 miles

Anentia competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics, but failed to advance past 5000 metres heats.[1] He won 3 miles at the 1958 AAA Championships[2] At the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, he finished third in the 6 miles race.[3] By this result he became the first Kenyan athlete to win a medal at any intercontinental championships, together with Bartonjo Rotich, who won bronze medal over 440 Yards Hurdles.[2] He competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics and finished 19th over 10000 metres[1] and was to participate the marathon race, but did not start.[4]

References

1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Arere Anentia". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
2. John Bale, Joe Sang: Kenyan Running
3. Sportingheroes.net: 1958 Commonwealth Games Mens Results
4. Olympic Data Project: Roma (Rome) 1960 - Athletics - Men: Marathon

External links

• Biography of Arere Anentia