Cosmas Silei
Cosmas Silei (born 10 September 1948) is a Kenyan former middle distance runner who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics The 1972 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad () and commonly known as Munich 1972 (german: München 1972), was an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. .... References 1948 births Living people Kenyan male middle-distance runners Commonwealth Games competitors for Kenya Athletes (track and field) at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games Olympic athletes for Kenya Athletes (track and field) at the 1972 Summer Olympics African Games gold medalists for Kenya African Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 1973 All-Africa Games {{Kenya-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Middle Distance Running
Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. The 1500 m came about as a result of running laps of a 400 m outdoor track or laps of a 200 m indoor track, which were commonplace in continental Europe in the 20th century.1500 m – Introduction

IAAF

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Events

500 metres

A very uncommon middle-distance event that is sometimes run by sprinters for muscle stamina training.

600 yards

This was a popular distance, particularly in ...
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