Naftali Bon

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameNaftali•Bon
Used nameNaftali•Bon
Born9 October 1945 in Kapsabet, Nandi (KEN)
Died2 November 2018 in Kapsabet, Nandi (KEN)
Measurements177 cm / 61 kg
NOC Kenya
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Naftali Bon ran the 400 metres at the 1972 München Olympics. He also helped Kenya win a silver medal in the 4x400 relay. Bon also ran the 800 metres with his best time coming in the United States at Echo Summitt, California in September 1969. He ran the 800 at the 1970 Commonwealth Games although he did not advance past round one. Little is known of his life outside athletics.

Personal Best: 400 – 46.21 (1968).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Athletics KEN Naftali Bon
400 metres, Men (Olympic) 7 h1 r2/4
4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) Kenya 2 Silver