John Kokinai (17 May 1951 – 26 September 1992) was a Papua New Guinean

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength. Within e ...

. He competed in the

marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...

at the

1976 Summer Olympics Events January * January 3 – The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights enters into force. * January 5 – The Pol Pot regime proclaims a new constitution for Democratic Kampuchea. * January 11 – The 1976 Phi ...

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* 1951 births 1992 deaths People from the Autonomous Region of Bougainville Athletes (track and field) at the 1976 Summer Olympics Papua New Guinean male long-distance runners Papua New Guinean male marathon runners Olympic athletes for Papua New Guinea {{PapuaNewGuinea-athletics-bio-stub