Paul Tergat is one of the most respected athletes in Kenya. He has represented the country at the World Cross Country Championships, World Athletic Championships and the Olympics.
He is also a former marathon world record-holder. After he retired he stayed in the sporting arena in the background going on to found the Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Awards, one of the most prestigious in the country. This year Tergat was appointed a member of the International Olympic Board.
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