Jonathan Komen

He’s the only –among the seven men’s world marathon record holders –to assault the all-time mark outside Berlin.

Kiptum defied his father and refused to attend secondary school, opting for an electrical wiring artisan course.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning and setting a new World Record in Women’s 5000m during Meeting de Paris, part of the 2023 Diamond League at Stade Charlety on June 09, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Village artisan Kiptum, who electrified global athletics stage to be laid to rest today. President Ruto among global leaders expected at final send-off of world marathon record holder.

Stars whose good shows at the youth level crash-landed at the senior stage.

Ruth Chepng’etich became the first woman to dip under two hours and 10 minutes in 42km contests at the 46th Chicago Marathon last Sunday.

Vote for Kipyegon, Wanyonyi and Chebet on social media for the big prize purse.

From Vivian, who stayed on the track for 18 years, to two-time world marathon champion Edna; their scripts attest to the late bloomer narrative.

You were either inside one of the world's athletics sporting cathedrals or watching the 2024 world cross country championships in Belgrade, Serbia.