Home Blog & Buzz Statistics have shown that there are great reasons why these Kenyan athletes come from the Kalenjin community. And below are some of the reasons why Kalenjins make the best athletes.Favorable climate: In the Great Rift Valley is where the Kalenjin community lives. The climate there is favorable all year round which makes it ideal for outdoor activities.Genetics: Kalenjins belong to the Nilotic group who live near the equator. Compared to other Kenyan tribes, this community is unique in regards to body shape.Running history: Most Kalenjin athletes who have made to the world athletics have a history of running when they were young.Traditional Kenyan food: Diet is also known as one of the contributing factors.Motivation from other athletes: The fact that an athlete can earn from sports have increased interest for many young upcoming athletes who look-up to their fellow community members and yearn to be like them.Tag someone who should know about this ………….#kenya #athletics #athlete #play #workhard #success #worldbest #olympics #games #african #africa #africancommunity #africalove #kenyalove