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James Maina
James Maina Boi (4 April 1954 – 15 July 2004) was a Kenyan middle-distance runner. He is best known for winning the 800 metres distance at the 1978 All-Africa Games and a silver medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games. He also competed in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1983 World Championships with the Kenyan team that was eliminated in the semi finals. Boi died in 2004 following long-term illness.IAAF: James Maina Boi dies'' 16 July 2004 Achievements Boi also won two gold medals at the East African Championships in 1977 and 1979. References External links * 1954 births 2004 deaths Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Kenyan male middle-distance runners Commonwealth Games silver medallists for Kenya Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics African Games gold medalists for Kenya African Games medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 1978 All-Africa Games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
800 Metres
The 800 metres, or meters ( US spelling), is a common track running event. It is the shortest commonly run middle-distance running event. The 800 metres is run over two laps of an outdoor (400-metre) track and has been an Olympic event since the first modern games in 1896. During the winter track season the event is usually run by completing four laps of an indoor 200-metre track. The event was derived from the imperial measurement of a half mile (880 yards), a traditional English racing distance. 800m is 4.67m less than a half mile. The event combines aerobic endurance with anaerobic conditioning and sprint speed, so the 800m athlete has to combine training for both. Runners in this event are occasionally fast enough to also compete in the 400 metres but more commonly have enough endurance to 'double up' in the 1500m. Only Alberto Juantorena and Jarmila Kratochvílová have won major international titles at 400m and 800m. Race tactics The 800m is also known for its tactical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |