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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Many Kenyans have abandoned school to take up athletics owing to insurmountable financial constraints.<\/p>\n

However, the case is quite different for John Kipkosgei Korir who despite having enough money to fund his education, decided to quit school to concentrate on athletics.<\/p>\n

The two-time Los Angeles marathon champion quit school at St. Francis while still in Form Two. The school produced the world 800m record holder David Rudisha, who is currently a two-time Olympic champion and world 800m record holder.<\/p>\n

Korir, a younger brother to two-time Los Angeles marathon champion and former Cheraangany legislator Wesley Korir, said he quit school owing to poor results.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have no regrets and I think the decision I made was the right one because I could have wasted my parent’s money. I knew there was no way I was going to post good results in Form 4,\u201d said Korir.<\/p>\n

Born in 1996, Korir started his primary education in Biribiriet, Trans Nzoia county but transferred to a private school given his brother\u2019s vast fortunes. He later joined Kimuron High School in Elgeyo Marakwet County.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got bored with education because I could not comprehend anything and concentrated on my training. I took running very seriously and now am enjoying the fruits of my talent,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Korir was introduced to athletics by his elder brother Wesley in 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cI represented my school in the 3,000m and 5,000m races up to the regional level. I competed with the likes of Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli,\u201d he said. Interestingly, instead of his parents berating him, they encouraged him to pursue his talent.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents supported me and agreed that since education was not my thing, I should concentrate on athletics.<\/p>\n

“I realized that during exams, I would hardly remember anything I learned in school.<\/p>\n

“Talent pays really well. I did not have formal education but I’m living a better life.<\/p>\n

“So, I urge parents to support their children in whatever field they are good at.<\/p>\n

“I hear people saying that a stupid child belongs to the mother while a clever one belongs to the father.<\/p>\n

“In my case, when learning got tough, I went straight to my father, told him about my situation and he agreed to support me,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Unlike his brother Wesley, who depended on donors to fund his education, it was quite the opposite for the young Korir because money was already available to support his education.<\/p>\n

\u201cLuckily my brother did not deny me a chance to train. He helped me get a good coach and discussed how to look for races. He is actually like my manager and whenever I have problems, I always share with him,” he added. Korir will be making his debut at the Chicago Marathon on October 9.<\/p>\n

After winning both Ottawa, Los Angeles and a host of other road races, Korir is optimistic about another win in Chicago.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been training well, heading to Chicago and I want to run my best and carry the title home. I know it will be so competitive but a win will be a plus for me. I want to win my first World Majors and set a personal best time,\u201d said Korir.<\/p>\n

Korir, who last competed in Los Angeles in March, says preparing for a big marathon needs between three to four months.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have been training with my teammates under great coaches. I heavily depend on teammates since they push me to the limit and at the same time act as my pacesetters,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that since he started running, he has never had pacemakers and their presence in Chicago will not only be a huge advantage for him but will also inspire him.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have not had pacemakers in my past races and I can’t wait for this. The development in Chicago means I have to adjust and run better times than any other. The majority of the athletes I will be competing against have had many major marathons unlike those who are making a debut,” he noted.<\/p>\n

His training-mate Edwin Kibichiy said he met Korir way back in the USA and since then, they have been practicing together.<\/p>\n

“Since I met Korir, he has been of great help to me and our training mates. He is a top athlete now and being his teammate is a boost for the rest of us,\u201d said Kibichiy.<\/p>\n

With Korir preparing for the big race in Chicago, Kibichiy said he needs proper training and support from teammates.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs teammates, we want to help him in workouts and ensure he achieves his targets. We are not going to let him down because running entails motivation,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

\u201c We are a team and this is reflected in our training. Considering the calibre of Chicago Marathon, he is our priority and we are doing everything to ensure he returns home victorious. Considering he covers 40km in training, we pace him upto 35km, then allow him to complete the rest. We start slowly and then finish at a high speed,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

What does Korir do during his free time?<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cApart from running, I like watching movies and attending football matches. I’m a Chelsea FC fan but I don\u2019t have a local team that I support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The duo moved from Trans Nzoia to Eldoret to start their serious training after Korir secured a chance to run the Chicago Marathon and managed to get the 20km De Paris and Bilbao Night Half marathon set for next month.<\/p>\n

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