Why do Kenyan endurance runners rule the world?
It’s a well known fact that Eastern African runners, in particular the Kenyans, have dominated the distance running world for years and there have been many reasons put forward to explain why. However no one has really been able to settle upon any one particular explanation, which has lead to wide-scale confusion and often inaccurate or unfounded conclusions being drawn. This case study provides you with a clear and concise review of the theories behind Kenya’s dominance in endurance running. Each fascinating theory is complemented by an explanation so that by the end of the review you will be left with the ultimate guide to Kenyan success, for example: Born at altitude The most common reason put forward for the Kenyan and, more particularly, Kalenjin dominance of global distance running. Certainly, being born and living at the thin air at around 2000m helps. Athletes find themselves stronger, particularly when returning to the abundant oxygen at sea level.
