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Ruth Waithera was born on 17 August, 1958 in Kenya, is a Kenyan sprinter. Discover Ruth Waithera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?

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Age 65 years old
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Born 17 August, 1958
Birthday 17 August
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Nationality Kenya

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1958

Ruth Waithera Nganga (born August 17, 1958) is a retired sprinter from Kenya.

1977

Waithera won twice three sprint events (100, 200 and 400 meters) at the East and Central African Championships; in 1977 and 1979.

1978

Waithera won bronze over 200 metres at the 1978 All-Africa games and 1979 African Championships.

1984

She competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics, finishing 8th in 400 metres race and reaching 200 metres semifinals.

She became the first African woman to reach 400 metres Olympic final.

At the time she was studying at the University of Arizona and she won NCAA Division I Women's Indoor Championship in 400 metres in 1984.

Waithera still holds the Women's 400 metres Kenyan record, 51.56, set in 1984.

1990

In 1990 she was awarded a membership of the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.

She is not to be confused with a Kenyan steeplechase runner, born in 1990, who is also named Ruth Waithera.

1998

She established the Avenue Sports Club in 1998 to give orphan children an opportunity to have a career in athletics.

2004

At the 2004 Kenyan championships she won three individual gold medals; 100, 200 and 400 metres.

2008

In 2008 Elizabeth Muthuka broke the record, but tested positive for doping.

Thus Waithera's record remains in force.

As of 2008, Waithera remains also the latest Kenyan woman to compete 400 metres at the Olympics.

Waithera is a former African record holder over 400 metres.

Waithera is from Shamata village.

She was a member of the Kenya Air Force.

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