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Kenya’s running paradise: Marathoners flock to ‘Iten home of champions’

By France24
28 February 2024   |   3:11 am
2024 will be a eventful year for track and field. The World Athletics Indoor Championships kicks off the calender this weekend in Glasgow, then the Olympic games will take place this summer. For years, Kenyans have swept the long-distance running competitions.

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