Kenya is sporting powerhouse, and the country has been able to export talent to other countries, especially in athletics. She has previously represented Kenya in major championships until 2017 when she got dual citizenship. She is not alone, Shadrack Kipchirchir has been representing the US in most international races in the 10,000 metres and in cross country races. Kipchirchir, who was in Kenya for training, managed to get back into the US in time before the coronavirus wreaked havoc, halting major races last season. Chelimo, like his training mates, was in Kenya before the virus broke out forcing him to go back to the US.

Source: Daily Nation June 14, 2020 01:07 UTC