Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed (left) and Athletics Kenya, Jack Tuwei during inauguration of a plaque recognizing Iten town by World Athletics as the World Athletics Heritage landmark, due to the number of athletes that train in Iten at any given time, at a function held at the county headquarters in Iten on December 03, 2020.
The plaque which was handed over to the county government two weeks ago was awarded to the town by World Athletics for its contribution towards global athletics
Mohammed said the plaque will be a symbol of pride to the country since no other such achievement has been attained in the county and the whole nation
AK President Jack Tuwei said that as a federation they will do all they can to maintain the town’s position as a leading athletics hub
Brother Colm O'Connell, a renowned Irish athletics coach who has lived in the town most of his adult life, said he could not be more proud when he heard of the global recognition
A plaque in recognition of Iten township in Elgeyo-Marakwet County as a global World Athletics Heritage landmark was unveiled on Thursday in a function graced by Sports, Culture and Heritage Cabinet secretary Amina Mohammed.
The plaque which was handed over to the county government two weeks ago was awarded to the town by World Athletics for its contribution towards global athletics.
