# Samson Kimobwa

> Samson Kimobwa was a runner from Kenya. He set a 10000 metres world record of 27:30.5 (27:30.47) 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.

*Kenyan distance runner (1955-2013)*

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## Identity
- **Born:** 1955-09-15
- **Died:** 2013-01-16
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

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## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 40.0 / 100

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