Sammy Wanjiru
Runner

Sammy Wanjiru Net Worth

Sammy Wanjiru was a Kenyan athlete who specialized in the marathon event. He was born on November 10, 1986 in Nyahururu, Kenya and went on to win a gold medal in the marathon event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He was a celebrated athlete in his home country and was considered one of the best marathon runners of his generation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day November 10, 1986
Birth Place Nyahururu, Kenya
Age 34 YEARS OLD
Died On May 15, 2011 (age 24)
Birth Sign Scorpio

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

About

Kenyan athlete who specialized in the marathon event, winning a gold medal in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics.

Before Fame

He ran a cross country event in Japan at a young age.

Trivia

His death was caused from a fall off of his balcony during a heated argument.

Family Life

He married Runner Mary Wacera.

Associated With

He and Michael Phelps won their share of gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

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