Ted Omondi

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Ted Omondi
Date of birth (1984-03-05) March 5, 1984 (age 40)
Height1.72 m (5 ft 7+12 in)
Weight84 kg (13 st 3 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2006 Kenya 7s

Ted Omondi is a Kenyan rugby player.

Playing career

Clubs

Winnings


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