// Workers AI · dad joke modeWho's Vincent Ruguga? A rug you ga?
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Uganda[1] |
| Born | 12 December 1959[1] |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
| Weight | 63 kg (139 lb)[1] |
Vincent Ruguga (born 12 December 1959) is an Ugandan male long-distance runner. He competed in the marathon event at the 1984 Summer Olympics and 1988 Summer Olympics.[1] His personal best for the marathon is 2h 17' 46", set at the 1990 Boston Marathon.[2]
In 1996, his health began deteriorating. Due to this, Ruguga walked with difficulty and required financial assistance from his brother to pay medical bills.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Profile of Vincent Ruguga". sports-reference. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ↑ "Athlete Profile". IAAF. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ↑ "NATIONAL marathon record holder Vincent Ruguga (above) is sick and appealing for assistance to pay medical bills". New Vision. October 17, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Vincent Ruguga at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
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