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IAAF to construct landmark Heritage Plaque in Iten town

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos. [PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD]

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will put up a landmark Heritage Plaque in Iten town, which is famed as the Home of Champions or the Mecca of world athletics.

At least 5,000 train daily in high altitude town of Iten (2400m). Athletes training in Iten has dotted the world athletic charts for long, putting up a strong athletic empire.

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