Hezahiah Nyamau
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| Olympic medal record | ||
| Men's Athletics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gold | 1972 Munich | 4x400m relay |
| Silver | 1968 Mexico City | 4x400m relay |
Hezahiah Munyoro Nyamau (born December 5, 1942) is a former Kenyan athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics.
Hezahiah Nyamau reached to the semifinals of 400 m and won the surprise silver medal as a member of the Kenyan 4x400 m relay team at the 1968 Summer Olympics. His teammates were Daniel Rudisha, Naftali Bon and Charles Asati.
Nyamau won the gold medal in 4x400 m relay at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games. In September 1970, Nyamau - with teammates Naftali Bon, Thomas Saisi and Robert Ouko - set the men’s 4x880 yards world record at 7:11.6.
At the Munich Olympics, Nyamau was eliminated in the quarterfinals of 400 m and won the gold medal in absence of United States as a member of Kenyan 4x400 m relay team. Other members of the team were Charles Asati, Robert Ouko and Julius Sang.
