from San Diego, CA
1972
Born in Eldama Ravine, Matthew Birir started running, when he attended at the famous St. Patrick's High School ( Iten, Kenya ) in Iten,
At the last lap, the 20-year-old Birir outsprinted his older countryman Sang to win a gold 0....
Olympic athlete of Kenya • Steeplechase • Athletics
Award:Olympic gold medalist for Kenya • Olympic medalist in athletics • Medals • Winner