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If I stayed in the village in Kisii, western Kenya, I wouldn’t be known, but my talent has made me known. Yes, athletics has changed my story, my life greatly. It is hard to explain.

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Athletics has uplifted me, from a nobody to now a somebody, from the poorest of all.

You don’t have to stay down when you are left with nothing and no one.

When I saw her (Obiri) physically, I decided there and then, she will be my mentor.

This is also work. You cannot run forever, you have to have options, something else which motivates you.

If you can compete during primary and secondary school competitions, it is a way of showcasing your talent. Someone will spot you. So don’t lose hope, you must have a target.

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