After tearing up competition in races, athletes are always interviewed by journalists who want to get information to relay to their various media houses.
English, not being our first language, athletes make a comical presentation of themselves as they attempt to string the little vocabulary they have.
I have written before that athletes should use languages they are comfortable with. In that regard, there are athletes who display remarkable eloquence when it comes to speaking English.
Wesley Korir
The former Cherangany Member of Parliament and former Boston marathon winner, Wesley Korir displays remarkable mastery of the English language. So good is his English that some people were asking whether he is really a Kalenjin.
Asbel Kiprop
The controversial middle distance athlete falls into the list of those who do not tumble when it comes to expressing themselves in English.
Julius Yego
The youtube man, one of the first champion in the field events, has remarkable oratory prowess compared to other athletes. The accent is there, but that should mean he is not good at it.
Eliud Kipchoge
The world marathon record holder, Eliud Kipchoge is a cut above the rest, not only in the field but also his expression.
With a string of motivation words to back his distinct Kalenjin accent, Kipchoge is said to have conducted talks in Japan and never at one point repeated his points.
Ezekiel Kemboi
The diminutive multiple steeplechase champions close my list. Listening to him talk in English makes you know that he sure knows how to use it.