Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya | ||||
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 14th | 2:15:46 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 7th | 2:18:52 |
Boniface Merande (born 13 February 1962) is a retired Kenyan long-distance runner, who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Four years later he finished in 14th position in the 1992 Olympic Marathon. [1]
He finished seventh at the 1993 World Championships in 2:18:52 hours. He also won a bronze medal in 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1989 African Championships and finished 14th at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Kenya | ||||
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | 14th | 2:15:46 |
| 1993 | World Championships | Stuttgart, Germany | 7th | 2:18:52 |
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