It remains to be seen if world champions and record holders in track and marathon running will realize their dreams to go one better- win an Olympic Gold. Or whether they will join the growing club of greats who set fire on the tracks and roads but failed to clinch Olympic gold medals. While some of the best Kenyan talents will be sweating it out for glory, The Nairobian chronicles legendary names who never won an Olympic gold despite dominating their respective disciplines. Catherine NderebaBut the bad Olympic spirit that denied Tergat and Loroupe the top medal saw also saw Catherin Ndereba finish her career without the Olympic gold. Moses KiptanuiWith three world titles, Moses Kiptanui was perhaps the most famous 3000 metres steeplechase runner of his time.

Source: Standard Digital July 24, 2021 15:00 UTC