In the running
Refugee athlete living in Kenya defies odds, looks to shine at Paris Olympics
China Daily |
Updated: 2024-07-08 10:10
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As a result of Nakang's excellent performance on the track and field, she won a scholarship to attend the Nandi Shoe4Africa All4Running Kapchorwa Secondary School, whose patron is Jepkosgei.
The school is located in a high-altitude region with many world-class athletic training camps that have produced many Olympic track and field champions.
Nakang said that the facilities at the sports school are much better than the harsh conditions she endured at the refugee camp.
"I am in an environment that is ideal for improving my performance in athletics as I continue preparations to compete at the Olympics," Nakang said.
Her personal best in the 800 meters is 2 min 12 sec but she aims to improve that to 2:07 by the time she competes in Paris.
