| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Kenyan |
| Born | June 30, 2003 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | racewalking |
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| Personal best(s) |
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Medal record | |
Heristone Wanyonyi (born 30 June 2003) [1] is a Kenyan racewalker who specializes in the 10,000 m walk. He was the gold medallist at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021. [2] [3]
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