We also empower them with a mentorship programme, where we provide skills to enable them flourish in respective fields. ChallengesTegla admits that her success story is not devoid of challenges given that some of these refugees also need finances . *Holds the world records for 25 and 30kmand previously held the world marathon record. *First African woman to hold the marathon world record, which she held from April 19, 1998 to Sep 30, 2001. *World Championships*Gothenburg 1995 bronze medallist 10,000 m*Bronze medal third place 1999 Seville 10,000 m*New York City Marathon winner 1994/1995*London Marathon and Rome City Marathon winner 2000*Lausanne Marathon winner 2001*Cologne Marathon winner 2003*Leipzig Marathon winner 2004 .

Source: The Star July 28, 2020 01:52 UTC