Michael Musyoki
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Competitor for  Kenya |
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Bronze | 1984 Los Angeles | 10.000 m | |
| All-Africa Games | |||
| Silver | 1978 Algiers | 5.000 metres | |
| Silver | 1978 Algiers | 10.000 metres | |
Michael Musyoki (born May 28, 1956) (aka Mike Musyoki) is a former long-distance runner from Kenya who won the bronze medal in 10,000 metres at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
At the 1978 Commonwealth Games he was silver medalist behind his famous compatriot Henry Rono. At the 1978 All-Africa Games, Musyoki was also 5000 meters silver medalist. In 1982 he broke the half marathon world record by running 61:36 in Philadelphia. He was also an active road racer and won "Road Racer of the Year" award in 1983 by Running Times.
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Preceded by Herb Lindsay |
Men's Half Marathon Best Year Performance 1982 |
Succeeded by Paul Cummings |
| Preceded by Mark Curp |
Men's Half Marathon Best Year Performance 1986 |
Succeeded by Matthew Temane |
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