EXPERTS KENYA The greatest athletes to come from Kenya 2 years ago Samuel Post Views: 485 The history of global athletics is the story of how humans evolved to be in better physical shape, lose weight and become more agile. Kenya has been part of this history and is still today. In the history of global athletics, there have been many great athletes who have emerged from Kenya. Kenyan athletes have dominated middle and long-distance races at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games for several decades, frequently capturing top spots in these events. Considering the performance of Kenyan athletes, it is not surprising that Kenyans love athletics and betting. Kenyan athletes attract huge betting interest. If you are a betting fan, you can check Bettors for the latest news and events. Moreover, inside their betting hub, you will find odds for players participating in major athletics events, which will be quite helpful when placing bets on these athletes. The following are the top Kenyan athletes of all time, in no particular order. Eliud Kipchoge Kipchoge is unquestionably the finest athlete in Kenyan history. He is the first man to complete a marathon in less than two hours. He was born in November 1984, and in 2003, he took home his first solo world title. At first, Kipchoge competed in and won several 5000m events. Shifting to road running in 2012, he recorded the second-fastest half marathon debut at 53.25. In 2016, he won the Olympic marathon. He only lost once in a marathon, finishing second behind Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich. Catherine Ndereba Kenyan women athletes keep up with the competition. Even though Catherine Ndereba retired at 41, sports fans still remember her efforts and accomplishments. She grew up in Nyeri and was born in July 1972. In addition to winning silver in the Summer Olympics, Ndereba twice won the athletics world championships. She has won the Boston marathon four times. Ndereba ran the Chicago Marathon at 2:18:47 in 2001 to break the women’s marathon world record. Ndereba is regarded as the finest female runner of all time by experts. Paul Tergat In the then-Rift Valley Province of Kenya’s Riwo area, Paul Tergat was born in June 1969. After he received his high school diploma, he discovered his potential. In 2010, he became the first male athlete from Kenya to win the Abebe Bakila Award from the New York Roadrunners. He received this prize in honour of his sports accomplishments. In 2003, with timing of 2:04:55, he became the first Kenyan male to establish a world record in the marathon. David Rudiska Kenyan middle-distance runner David Rudisha was born in 1988. He is a two-time world champion and the 2012 and 2016 Olympic champion (2011 and 2015). Moreover, Rudisha has the fastest 500-meter time in the world (57.69) and the fastest 600-meter time in Africa (1:13:10). These athletes have performed at the highest level in arguably the world’s most competitive sporting events. They are a prime example of why Kenya is such a dominant force in sports, and to call them the greatest athletes Kenya has ever produced would be an understatement. Source: hapakenya.com About Post Author Samuel I am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. See author's posts SamuelI am a journalist specializing in gambling in Africa and around the world. I am particularly interested in stories about games and casinos. 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