Samson Kitur

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameSamson•Kitur
Used nameSamson•Kitur
Born25 February 1966 in Moiben, Uasin Gishu (KEN)
Died25 April 2003 in Ziwa, Uasin Gishu (KEN)
Measurements186 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsK-Way Club, ITA
NOC Kenya
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

Samson Kitur won a bronze medal at the 1993 World Championships in the 400 metres, and was All-Africa champion over 400 in 1991 and 1995. He was also second at the 1990 Commonwealth Games and 4th at the 1995 World Championships. In 1990 he led Kenya to a gold medal in the 4×400 at the Commonwealth Games.

Personal Best: 400 – 44.18 (1992).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Athletics KEN Samson Kitur
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 3 Bronze
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Kenya AC r2/2
1996 Summer Olympics Athletics KEN Samson Kitur
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 5 h1 r3/4
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Kenya 3 h1 r2/3

Olympic family relations

Special Notes