Agnes Ngetich is a Kenyan long-distance runner who, at just 23, has already achieved many records to her name.
Ngetich made headlines when she won two medals at the 2023 World Cross Country Championships, securing bronze in the senior women's race and team gold, held in Bathurst, Australia.
The young runner was no stranger to milestones, having broken the women-only world 10km record at the Transylvania 10km in Brașov, Romania, with a time of 29:24 in September 2023.
Jackline Juma is a Kenyan football coach and one of the few female trailblazers in the sporting world, which is largely viewed as a male-dominated territory.
Juma made history in August this year when she shattered the glass ceiling by becoming the first female coach to lead an FKF Premier League team, Talanta FC.
Her appointment as the head coach of FC Talanta marked a significant achievement, not just for her, but for the entire football community in Kenya.
John Korir is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who put his name on the world map thanks to an extraordinary 2024.
The athlete not only upheld Kenya's famous reputation for producing top runners this year, he did so in style by shattering his own record.
Born in Kitale in 1996, there were hints that Korir was destined for greatness as he followed in the footsteps of his older brother Wesley Korir, who famously won the Boston Marathon in 2012.
Angela Okutoyi is a trailblazing Kenyan tennis player renowned for her achievements as a junior. At just 20 years old, she became the first Kenyan woman in 29 years to win a professional tennis event.
She was the youngest player to represent Kenya at the Billie Jean King Cup after making a debut at the age of 14 in 2018. Okutoyi was the first Kenyan to lift the African Junior Championship in 2021. Although she didn’t make it for the Olympics 2024, Okutoyi has made remarkable achievements.
Benson Kipruto is a Kenyan marathoner who has won multiple major marathons and is one of the most consistent and accomplished road runners, his latest being competing at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
The 33-year-old has an impressive track record, including victories at the Boston Marathon in 2021, the Chicago Marathon in 2022, and the Tokyo Marathon earlier this year.
Alexander Mutiso Munyao is a record-breaking Kenyan long-distance runner who had a stellar year in 2024, solidifying his position as one of Kenya’s elite marathon runners.
His standout achievement was claiming victory at the prestigious TCS London Marathon, marking his first-ever World Marathon Majors title.
Munyao clocked an impressive 2:04:01 to beat seasoned Ethiopian runner Kenenisa Bekele, a 21-time global titleholder, in a gripping head-to-head finish.
Peres Jepchirchir is a Kenyan long-distance athlete who reaffirmed her status as one of the world's greatest marathon runners in 2024 with a record-breaking performance at the London Marathon on April 21.
She claimed victory in the women’s elite race, setting a women-only world record of 2:16:16. This remarkable feat shattered Mary Keitany's 2017 record by 45 seconds, highlighting her unmatched endurance and tactical prowess.
Samson Opiyo Ojuka is a Kenyna paralympic champion who despite being differently abled differently, defied all the odds to excel at top sports levels.
In July, Opiyo made history by representing Kenya and winning the country’s sole medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
In September this year, he was honoured as the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month (SPOM) for September 2024.
Dennis Ombachi, popularly known as "The Roaming Chef," is a former Kenya Sevens rugby player who has seamlessly transitioned into a culinary artist and digital content creator.
Born on 14 December 1990, Dennis represented Kenya at the 2016 Summer Olympics and was part of the squad at the 2013 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Russia.
Despite his sporting success, Dennis faced personal struggles, candidly sharing his battle with depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Ruth Chepng’etich, born on 8th August 1994, is a Kenyan road runner and the current women’s world record holder for the marathon, setting a time of 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon.
She is a three-time Chicago Marathon champion, having won in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and the 2019 World Champion.
Chepng’etich is the first woman to break the 2:11 and 2:10 barriers in the marathon and also boasts the sixth-fastest half-marathon time of 1:04:02.