Kenya’s ageless stars talk on their secrets to fame: Road and track Veteran athletes pride in their longevity as they continue bringing glory to the country

Kenya's Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot (gold medal) poses during the podium ceremony for the Women's 5000m during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 19, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

Most runners nowadays burn out after few races, but these veterans have kept going.

Things don’t just happen. They are made to happen. This is the script that drives Kenya’s veteran athletes who have defied huge odds to remain consistent for many years.