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Francis Musyoki

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Francis Musyoki
Personal information
Birth nameFrancis Musyoki Kamba
Born1953 (age 70–71)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event400 metres
Medal record
Representing  Kenya
All-Africa Games
Gold medal – first place 1973 Lagos 4 × 400 m relay
British Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 1974 Christchurch 4 × 400 m relay

Francis Musyoki Kamba (born 1953) is a Kenyan former athlete.[1][2]

Active in the 1970s, Musyoki was a sprinter who specialised in the 400 metres and competed locally for the General Service Unit. He was a member of gold medal-winning Kenyan 4 × 400 m relay teams at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos and 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch.[3]

Musyoki lives in Itangini, Makueni County and is a farmer.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Colin and Bridget get my vote". Evening Post. 5 January 1974.
  2. ^ "Motego, Kamworor Among Sports Stars Feted On Mashujaa Day". Daily Nation. AllAfrica. 20 October 2020.
  3. ^ a b Nzioka, Stephen (25 October 2020). "Kenya's forgotten sprinter Musyoki Kamba finally recognised". The Standard.
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