Tegla Loroupe
Tegla Loroupe is a long-distance track and road runner, and a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights, and education.
She holds the world records for 20, 25 and 30 kilometres and previously held the world marathon record. She is the three-time World Half-Marathon champion. She was the first African woman to win the New York City Marathon, which she has won twice. She has won marathons in London and many of other cities.
Born: 09 May 1973 in Kapsait, Kenya |