K
Originally published by Kenyanstop
September 22, 2025
5h ago
U.S. Targets Kenyan Athletes With Lucrative Offers
Kenya came second to the U.S. with 11 medals at the just-concluded 2025 World Athletics Championships in Japan...
✨ Key Highlights
U.S. colleges are aggressively recruiting Kenyan athletes with lucrative offers, including educational opportunities and professional competition. This trend is driven by U.S. coaches targeting exceptional talent, particularly in Eldoret, due to relatively low investment in sports by the Kenyan government.
- Hundreds of American scouts have been observed in Eldoret, recruiting Kenyan athletes.
- The recruitment has led to Kenyan women dominating the NCAA cross-country championships, claiming the top three spots in the last season.
- 14 youths (11 females and 3 males) from Kenya earned scholarships to U.S. universities in March last year through sports trials.
- Kenya finished second at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with 11 medals (7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze).
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
