James Maina Boi Explained

James Maina Boi (4 April 1954 – 15 July 2004) was a Kenyan middle-distance runner. He is best known for winning the 800 metres distance at the 1978 All-Africa Games and a silver medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games.

He also competed in the 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1983 World Championships with the Kenyan team that was eliminated in the semi-finals.

Boi died in 2004 following long-term illness.[1]

Achievements

Representing
1978All-Africa GamesAlgiers, Algeria1st800m
1979Montreal, Canada1st800m
African ChampionshipsDakar, Senegal1st800m
1982Brisbane, Australia2nd800m
African ChampionshipsCairo, Egypt2nd800m

Boi also won two gold medals at the East African Championships in 1977 and 1979.

References

  1. IAAF: James Maina Boi dies. 16 July 2004

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