Keino

Fleet-footed guests can dine with Olympians including Kipchoge Keino and Patrick Sang, visit the High Altitude Training Center founded by Lornah Kiplagat and go on runs with elite athletes.

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In 1998 one of Kenya's most revered Olympians opened his Kip Keino Training Center here.

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None of the rivals can boast the magic name of Eldoret, but Keino says it's secret is simple: "Hard work."

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Keino can take up to 50 guests at $30 to $50 a day, including room, board, coaching and free fraternizing with famous running neighbors like Moses Tanui.

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That makes the Keino center big business by Kenyan standards.

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Parked outside the stone farmhouse is a Daimler-Benz van stenciled with PARTNER OF IOC. The Keino camp is one of many new training centers backed by the IOC to give small nations an affordable shot at making the Games.

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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: The Kip Keino school is supported by several large organizations, thanks in large to the relationships Kip has built up over the years.

CNN Transcript Jan 18, 2003 2003

Keino stayed in the Olympic Village on race day, but as the start drew near, he became restless and decided to go against doctor's advice.

CNN Transcript Jan 18, 2003 2003

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Ryun was in the middle of a three-year winning streak in the 1,500, but an ailing Keino had the right medicine, a quick start and Ryun's vaunted closing kick was neutralized.

CNN Transcript Jan 18, 2003 2003

His first event was the 10,000, and Keino was in the lead pack with two laps to go before collapsing in pain.

CNN Transcript Jan 18, 2003 2003