Kenya's track stars who have dominated their field for decades

Check out athletes’ biodata at the World Athletics portal and you will be taken on a mental flight straight back to Kenya.

Two adjectives – consistency and longevity – spring into your mind. From 1987 All Africa Games 10,000m champion Leah Malot, who actively competed for 32 years to Vivian Cheruiyot (5,000m), the narrative is the same.