Anthony Rono

Anthony Rono
Anthony Rono
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Eldoret, Kenya
  • Year:
    Fr.
Bio

In 2016 (Freshman): Rono recorded one fifth-place team finish and four sixth-place team finishes on the season...opened the 2016 season with a 6K time of 20:27.7 at the Golden Eagle Invitational on Sept. 1...recorded a season-best 8K time of 26:56.73 at the Azalea City Classic on Sept. 9.

Personal: Rono is a native of Eldoret, Kenya.

News mentions
Tennessee Tech men's cross country finishes 11th at Crimson Classic
Tennessee Tech men's cross country finishes 11th at Crimson Classic

The Tennessee Tech men’s team placed 11th (349 points) out of a field of 24 teams, while the Golden Eagle women placed 12th (362 points) in a field of 25 teams.

Golden Eagle men's cross country places 13th at Greater Louisville Classic
Golden Eagle men's cross country places 13th at Greater Louisville Classic

The Tennessee Tech men and women’s cross country team had another strong showing on Saturday morning at the Greater Louisville Classic at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park.

Tech men's cross country ranked 10th in USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Poll
Tech men's cross country ranked 10th in USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Poll

The Tennessee Tech men's cross country team is now ranked 10th in the South Region per the USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Regional Cross Country Rankings that was released on Sept. 19.

Boit anchors impressive showing from Tech men's cross country team at Commodore Classic
Boit anchors impressive showing from Tech men's cross country team at Commodore Classic

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gilbert Boit isn’t taking anything for granted. Just because the sophomore from Kenya has already proven to be the fastest distance runner in school history, the Tennessee Tech sophomore raced every step of the way Saturday morning against the largest, most challenging field of his brief career.

Tech men's cross country ranked 14th in USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Poll
Tech men's cross country ranked 14th in USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Poll

The Tennessee Tech men’s cross country team is now ranked 14th in the South Region per the USTFCCCA NCAA Division I Regional Cross Country Rankings that was released on Sept. 12.

Golden Eagle men and women's cross country finish first at Azalea City Classic
Golden Eagle men and women's cross country finish first at Azalea City Classic

The Tennessee Tech men and women’s cross country teams had another stellar showing Friday at the Azalea City Classic with both teams landing a first place finish.

Men and women's cross country each finish second overall at Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Hometown IGA
Men and women's cross country each finish second overall at Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Hometown IGA

It was an exciting event on a beautiful day for the Tennessee Tech men (2-1) and women’s (3-1) cross country teams as they hosted the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Hometown IGA at Ironwood Golf Course.

Tech cross country opens 2016 season with Golden Eagle Invitiational presented by Hometown IGA on Saturday
Tech cross country opens 2016 season with Golden Eagle Invitiational presented by Hometown IGA on Saturday

The time has come! The Tennessee Tech men and women’s cross country teams are ready to kickoff their 2016 season with the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Hometown IGA on Saturday.

Tennessee Tech cross country teams to host first home meet since 2012
Tennessee Tech cross country teams to host first home meet since 2012

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's and women's cross country schedules have officially been slated for the 2016 season. Highlighted by five regular season meets, including one hosted by the Golden Eagles for the first time since the 2012 season, the agenda promises to be filled with some of the most elite teams across the region.