Silas Kiplagat, former 1500m world silver medalist and former world half marathon champion Sammy Kitwara were also born in the hilly area.
But questions have recently emerged about a worrying dip in young talents whose performances will match the 1990s and 2000s group as well as the current crop of athletes.
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Former world steeplechase record holder Moses Kiptanui during the interview at his Kachibora village Cherangany Constituency in Trans Nzoia County. He is now taking care of his animals despite being one of the famous athletes in the country. [Peter Ochieng, Courtesy]