Olympic Dream (ISBN 978-1-4343-2787-1), is the 2007 autobiography of track-and-field runner Henry Rono.
| Author | Henry Rono |
|---|---|
| Genre | Autobiography |
Publication date | 2007 |
The book documents Rono's childhood in Kenya, his running career at Washington State University, and his meteoric climb to fame after breaking four world records in 81 days. Rono's first-person account also details his longtime struggle with alcoholism, the 1976 and 1980 Olympic boycotts, and his pursuit of his dream to become a teacher.
Notable sections include Rono's 1982 victory over Alberto Salazar and Rono's arrest in 1986, when he was falsely accused of robbing six New Jersey banks.