Kennedy Ondiek (December 12, 1966 – July 14, 2011) was a Kenyan runner, who specialised in

sprinting Sprinting is running over a short distance at the top-most speed of the body in a limited period of time. It is used in many sports that incorporate running, typically as a way of quickly reaching a target or goal, or avoiding or catching an op ...

. He competed at the

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and World Championships. Ondiek participated in three events the

1988 Olympic Games 1988 Olympics refers to both: *The 1988 Winter Olympics, which were held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada *The 1988 Summer Olympics The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and commonly known as Seoul ...

. He reached the quarterfinals (second round) in the

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and the

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metres races. In the 4x100 metres relay race he was part of the Kenyan team that reached semifinals. Other runners in the team were Peter Wekesa,

Simeon Kipkemboi Simeon Kipkemboi (born April 15, 1960) is a former sprinter from Kenya, who represented his native East African country twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 200 metres at the 1 ...

and Elkana Nyang'au. He finished 8th at the

1990 Commonwealth Games The 1990 Commonwealth Games ( mi, 1990 Taumāhekeheke Commonwealth) were held in Auckland, New Zealand from 24 January – 3 February 1990. It was the 14th Commonwealth Games, and part of New Zealand's 1990 sesquicentennial celebrations. Partic ...

200 metres race.Commonwealth Games results service
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metres quarterfinals at the 1991 World Championships. At the

1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as ...

he competed in

and

metres races, reaching quarterfinals in the latter. Year later, at the 1993 World Championships he reached

quarter-finals again. He competed at the

1994 Commonwealth Games The 1994 Commonwealth Games ( French: ''XVéme Jeux du Commonwealth'') were held in Victoria, British Columbia, from 18 to 28 August 1994. Ten types of sports were featured at the Victoria Games: athletics, aquatics, badminton, boxing, cycling, ...

, but did advance to finals. He also won several Kenyan championships and won the 100 metres at the 1988 East and Central African Championships.gbrathletics.com
EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
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References

External links

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Kennedy Ondiek's obituary
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ondiek, Kennedy 1966 births 2011 deaths Kenyan male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1994 Commonwealth Games Olympic athletes for Kenya Commonwealth Games competitors for Kenya