KATA News Tagged: Edwin Soi
Still Racing Strong, Olympic Medalist Edwin Soi Leads by Example at KATA — Growing Potatoes, Training Hard, and Competing for the Half-Million Shilling Farmer Bonus
Edwin Soi is a 5000m Olympic medalist and still running well photo of him running 27:30 just a few months back at altitude). He is also one of the KATA Running Camp operators and has three acres of KATA potatoes. He posted this after we announced our new contest for our KATA farmers.
Building the Future: KATA’s Vision to Become the Powerhouse of Athletics in Kenya
KATA founder Bob Anderson has a bold vision — one that unites athletes, coaches, and farmers under a single purpose: to make KATA the powerhouse of athletics in Kenya and a model for the world.
Building Champions, One Race and One Harvest at a Time: The KATA Story
With 31 training camps across Kenya’s altitude zones and 65 thriving potato farms, the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) is shaping not only resilient athletes but also sustainable livelihoods. Each KATA camp is not just a training base but also cultivates several acres of KATA potatoes, linking athletics directly with farming and ensuring that athletes’ futures are rooted in more than competition alone.
Edwin Soi and Betty Chesang Shine at 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race in Thika
THIKA, Kenya - Running at the Kenya Athletics Training Academy (KATA) has become a magnet for athletes and spectators alike, and today’s 5th Annual KATA Double Road Race proved just that. Energy and motivation filled the air as both athletes and coaches gathered to celebrate one of Kenya’s most innovative race formats.
Dreams in Motion, Roots in the Soil: Emmanuel Kiptoo Langat, the Runner Behind Potato Farming Projects
KERICHO, Kenya - At dawn in Kericho’s highlands, the red dirt roads echo with the rhythmic sound of running feet. Among the lean silhouettes slicing through the mist is Emmanuel Kiptoo Langat (Manuu), a 33-year-old road runner whose journey began in the rugged terrain of Chorwa, a small village in Nakuru County bordering Kenya’s vast Mau Forest. His story is not just about chasing personal bests but also about cultivating resilience—both on the track and in his community.