Amos Kipruto Reveals How Being A Bell Ringer In Primary School Helped Him Become A Marathoner

The 2022 London Marathon champion Amos Kipruto has opened up how being a bell ringer in primary school helped him become a professional marathoner. Kipruto’s first biggest win came in 2019 when he won the bronze medal in the men’s World Athletics Championships marathon held in Doha, Qatar.

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Speaking exclusively with KTN News, Amos Kipruto disclosed how he struggled to make his athletics dream turn into reality. Kipruto reflected how he used to run barefooted due to lack of shoes since he came from a less fortunate family. However, that didn’t stop him from actualizing his dreams of becoming a long-distance runner.

“I became interested in running when I was in primary after I was given a role to become a timekeeper and I would always maintain discipline in school.”

“My home was also around 5km from home, and I had to always run to and from to keep time and set a good example to my fellow students.”

“That made me become interested in running and I would compete with my fellow students despite lacking shoes.” Kipruto told KTN News.

After finishing his Primary school education, he wasn’t able to join high school since his parents were not in a position to raise school fees for him to join secondary school. However, Kipruto is grateful to his parents for the efforts they did for him to finish Primary school education.

“I sat down, and I told myself to chase my dreams of becoming an athlete and that’s why I’m sticking with this career.” he added.

Amos Kipruto finished second in 2018 Berlin Marathon where he clocked 2:06:23 behind Eliud Kipchoge who won the marathon as well setting world record by clocking2:01:39. Kipruto is gearing up for 2024 Paris Olympics in July this year in a marathon that will see him battle it with Greatest marathoner of all time, Eliud Kipchoge and Lawrence Cherono. He hopes to claim his first Olympics medal.

“I believe we all are carrying the same blood, and we will go there as Team Kenya as we expect good results either for me or Eliud or Lawrence since we will all secure medal for our beloved country,”

“Racing against them is an encouragement to me as well as pushing me to another level in my career as I keep learning from them.” Kipruto concluded.