Samson Kimobwa Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Samson Kimobwa was a Kenyan long-distance runner born on September 15, 1955, and died on December 16, 2013, in Nairobi. He specialized in long-distance running and cross country. Notably, he was the first Kenyan athlete to set a world record in athletics, achieving a time of 27:30.5 in the 10,000 meters on June 30, 1977, in Helsinki. Despite his record, his earlier performances and rankings were considered mediocre. After retiring, he became a mathematics teacher and coached elite Kenyan athletes like Ismael Kirui, Moses Kiptanui, and Brimin Kipruto.

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Meaning of the name - Samson

sun, little sun

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September 15, 1955 Facts

Generation Group

Samson Kimobwa belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

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Place of Birth: Bomet

Place of Death: Nairobi

Educated At: Washington State University

Occupation: long-distance runner

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.