Track and field legend Henry Rono dies at 72

Track and field legend Henry Rono, who broke four world records in 81 days in 1978, died Thursday, according to Athletics Kenya. He was 72.

Rono's cause of death wasn't revealed. Athletics Kenya said he was hospitalized in Nairobi for 10 days receiving treatment.

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