For years, Robert Ngisirei has embarked on a journey of fuelling the Kenyan athletics conveyor-belt in the Rift Valley, home to some of the country's best athletes. He has seen some of his athletes participate in major championships across the world, winning numerous medals. As an active young and energetic youth, Ngisirei used to run 800m while at Chepterwai Primary and Lelmokwo Secondary schools. Ngisireis first outing as Team Kenya head coach was at the World Youth Championships in Australia in 1996, where they finished second in the world standing. In addition to the two world titles, he also won the overall title during the 2015 World Youth in Cali, Colombia.

Source: The Star April 14, 2020 01:52 UTC