Kenya is well-known for producing world-class long-distance athletes. However, when it comes to sprinters, the country has a poor track record. Mark Otieno is one of the few sprinters who wants to dispel the myth that Kenyans are exclusively built for long distance races.
His chosen road was not going to be simple, as he discovered. However, if the latest sponsorship of kes1 million by Safaricom is any indication, his ambition to thrive in the sport is paying off. This was a huge help for an athlete who had to borrow shoes to compete in races.