trollism wrote:
Ghost1 wrote:
I have to agree with El K. -Rhonex Kipruto is the real deal, and he most likely is no older than 18, as per "official" records.
Cynics will claim that corruption in Kenya can get you anything you want, incl. false birth records, but in this case Rhonex is for real.
He won the All Africa under 20 champs. this past winter in Algeria, and beat the best that Kenya, Ethiopia, Eretrea, Morocco, Algeria, etc. had to offer.
Rhonex is the future.
So he won the battle of the age cheaters?
At least in the African under 20s it's age cheaters against age cheaters.
Why would age cheating be rife in the Africa under 20 Champs., when they are all on the same playing field.
In addition, Rhonex is a product of Irish/Kenya coach Colm, who would have too much to lose by aiding age group cheating.
Conclusion, no evidence, beyond heresay, that Rhonex Kipruto is an age group falsifying cheat.
Remember, in Kenya/Uganda/Ethiopia, etc., many of the juniors, age 15-18 are already at a phenomenal aerobic level, thanks to lifestyle, genetics, and the emulation.factor of having innumerable role models in their community.