Kipchoge Keino

thumb|Kipchoge Keino Kipchoge Hezekiah Keino (born 17 January 1940) is a retired Kenyan track and field athlete. He was the chairman of the Kenyan Olympic Committee (KOC) until 29 September 2017. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, Keino was among the first in a long line of successful middle and long distance runners to come from the country and has helped and inspired many of his countrymen and women to become the athletics force that they are today. In 2000, he became an honorary member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Quotes My Father was keen on sport and won the Company’s 4-mile race back in 1933 and he encouraged me to run. At school I used to run barefoot, but not now when I am running track races around the World. My physical training instructor in the Police Training School did give me some things to do to improve my times. Another influence was Malvyn Whitfield (The Olympic 800m Champion in 1948 and 1952).  He has been giving me programmes which I have used.  About my training I used to train with some people, but not now usually, because they are no longer taking part in athletics. I take Physical training classes in the Police training school, so I am actively doing other sports on a Tuesday and Friday, and I must say I enjoy athletics, basketball, hockey badminton and volleyball. My weekly training for athletics consists of Monday at 6am a 6 mile run. Afternoon 8 quarter miles 63-65 seconds. Then rest about 3 minutes, start again and do another 440, then rest for 3 minutes and do exercises. Tuesday no athletics. Wednesday 5 miles run. Afternoon 5x880 about 2.14 each. Rest 5 minutes then another 880. Friday, 6 miles. Afternoon sprints 330’s, 220’s 80’and even 50’s.  Saturday and Sunday rest. As a Corporal I have to nearly always use my time to train between Police duties. If you like something, you must work hard at it. If you take part in any event, do not worry about people beating you, as long as you do a good time. Train hard and ask somebody how you can set out a training programme. Kipchoge Hezekiah Keino, July 1 2013 We come into this world with nothing … and depart this world with nothing … it’s what we contribute to the community that is our legacy. We have taken care of over 6,000 youths and given them an education; and some of them have finished high school while others have university degrees. We have also been able to produce gold, silver and bronze medallists and finalists in the Olympics. For the young athletes I say: We need you; the world needs you; the Olympic Movement needs you. We need unity, and we need to work together to be able to improve the standards of sport worldwide. Kenya running legend Kipchoge Keino: A legacy beyond Olympic gold (March 18 2026) External links Category:Olympic gold medalists Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Track and field athletes Category:Living people Category:1940 births