Money and fame are sweet but family beats them all

Catherine Ndereba

Catherine Ndereba was once described as the greatest female marathoner of all time. She might as well be, having won the marathon twice at the World Championships, won silver in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics and won the Boston Marathon four times. We caught up with the athletics legend, and she told us about the lows and highs of life. 

“Catherine the Great” was not a nickname that was bestowed on her for no reason. Her name is ubiquitous with Kenyan Athletics. She will forever be assured of a mention whenever the greats in Kenyan athletics are mentioned. For such an accomplished iron lady, she is very warm, yet vibrant when she speaks.