Faith in the Fast Lane: Unpacking the Role of Spirituality in Kenyan Athletics Kenya's recent record breaking marathon win by Sabastian Sawe has highlighted a lesser discussed aspect of the country's athletic prowess: the intersection of faith and performance.
While genetics, upbringing, and intensive training are commonly cited as factors contributing to Kenya's dominance in long and middle distance running, athletes' Christian faith is increasingly being recognized as a crucial component.
Many top Kenyan runners attribute their success to a combination of innate ability and rigorous training.