Dropping the money ball: Why some athletes go from riches to rags on retirement

(L-R) Elijah Motonei Managoi of Kenya, silver medal, his compatriot Asbel Kiprop, gold medal, and Morocco's Abdalaati Iguider, bronze medal, pose on the podium after the men's 1500m event during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, August 30, 2015. REUTERS

NAIROBI: He has won the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. At the height of his career, he won millions of Kenyans’ hearts with his skills on the track. For his triumphs, he also won himself millions of shillings in prize money.

But those were the good, old days. Today, these memories bring tears to Paul’s eyes.