Samson Kimobwa [SEP] date of death
Samson Kimobwa
Samson Kimobwa (15 September 1955 – 16 January 2013) was a runner from Kenya. He set a 10000 metres world record of 27:30.5 on 30 June 1977 in Helsinki, Finland. The record was broken the following year by his compatriot Henry Rono. Before Kimobwa, the record was held by David Bedford of Great Britain.
Kimobwa was a three-time Pac-10 champion. He also won the 10000 metres at the NCAA Division I championships in 1977. In 1977 he finished third at the AAA Championships.
Papua New Guinean politician, Speaker of the National Parliament (1972–1977).
- Samson Kimobwa, 57, Kenyan long-distance runner, stomach ailment.
- Yevdokiya Mekshilo, 81, Russian cross-country skier, Olympic champion (1964).
- Gussie Moran, 89, American tennis player.
- Isidro Pérez, 48, Mexican boxer, WBO Flyweight Champion (19901992). (body discovered on this date)
- Pauline Phillips, 94, American advice columnist ("Dear Abby")