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born 1986 Kenya
Edwin Cheruiyot Soi (born 3 March 1986) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 and 5000 metres. He is a two-time Olympian for Kenya.
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If I am not training, I choose to sleep. That is why people rarely see me except during practice. I prefer to use my free time to sleep
I’m building people. Strong, disciplined people who will take Kenyan running to the next level.
Now, I give back — through sweat, through sacrifice, and through the soil we farm together
These aren’t just trails. They’re tests of character
This has been a year of deepening purpose
My reflection is less about my personal stopwatch and more about the impact I can have on the future of Kenyan running
No one else had thought of supporting athletes this way — giving them both a place to grow athletically and financially
The tropical heat and especially the humidity were the biggest challenges
There’s no shortcut in this sport. I do not support doping, and I never will. If you want to enjoy the fruits of your labor, you must do it right
I have run for long, from World Championships and World Indoors to the Olympics
Running competitively keeps me sharp and helps me understand the sacrifices my young athletes are making. Every morning, I run alongside them—I’m not just a coach shouting instructions; I am a competitor in the pain cave with them
My career on the track—my Olympic bronze in the 5,000m—was built on the fast finish
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