Kenny Moore

American long-distance runner and journalist (1943–2022)

Kenneth Clark Moore (December 1, 1943 – May 4, 2022) was an American athlete and journalist. Moore was a two time Olympian. He ran both the 1968 Mexico City and 1972 Munich Olympic marathon, finishing fourth in 1972.[2]

Kenny Moore
Moore (right) in 1971
Personal information
Born(1943-12-01)December 1, 1943
Portland, Oregon, U.S.[1]
DiedMay 4, 2022(2022-05-04) (aged 78)
Kailua, Hawaii, U.S.
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight64 kg (141 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Mile to marathon, steeplechase
ClubOregon Track Club
University of Oregon
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Mile – 4:04.2 (1966)
3000 mS – 8:49.4 (1966)
5000 m – 13:46.4 (1970)
10000 m – 28:47.6 (1970)
Mar – 2:11:36 (1970)

Moore died on May 4, 2022, in Kailua, Hawaii at the age of 78.[3]

References change

  1. Welcome kennymoore.us – Hostmonster.com. Kennymoore.us. Retrieved on August 21, 2017.
  2. "Kenny Moore Resume". www.kennymoore.us.
  3. Goe, Ken (May 4, 2022). "Kenny Moore, former UO distance runner, 2-time Olympian, journalist and author, dies at 78". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. Archived from the original on May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.