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Where is Lornah K from
Kenya
Who won the 98 Los Angeles Marathon
Lornah Kiplagat
How long is a Marathon
26.2 miles
What year did the High Altitude Training Centre open
1997
After her commute to Nairobi where did Lornah have to sleep
In the bathroom
At first Lornah could only keep up with Susan for
10 to 20 minutes
Why did the girls in Kenya not usually get an education
Not enough money, and the girls worked harder than the boys so no time
What is the capital of Kenya
Nairobi
When Kenyans win races what do they do with their winnings
Send it back home to take care of their families
Who inspired Lornah
Susan Sirma (her cousin)
How far was it from Lornah's village to Nairobi
200 miles
What is Chebiemit
A small village in Kenya
Name 3 places Lornah won Marathons
Los Angeles, Europe and Japan
Name the 2 women nearing the finish line in the 1998 Los Angeles Marathon
Lornah Kiplagat and Maura Viceconte
What is the goal of the Lornah Kiplagat Foundation
To open a boarding school for 300 girls
Lornah knew it would take this to overcome challenges
Persistence and Courage
As a member of the Kenyan National Cross Country team Lornah had access to
The best training facitilies and coaches as well as she could train with more experienced runners
Describe where cross country runners run
Fields, paths, dirt, gravel and steep hills
What other athlete is helping children in Kenya
Kip Keino
What made Lornah think of herself as a runner
Her cousin said her foot looked like a runner
At the training camp what extra obstacles did women face
They were expected to cook for the men, wash mens clothes and clean the mud out of their shoes
In order to excel Lornah needed to make "THIS" team. Name the team
the Kenyan National Cross-Country Team
Winning the Los Angeles Marathon helped to prove that Lornah had WHAT?
The courage and determination to be a champion
Where did Lornah win races with world records
Mombassa Kenya and Udine Italy
How did the Marathon get its name
A messenger in Greece ran from the city of Marathon to Athens to give news of a great battle