‘They are Very Good’ - Kenyan Athletes Earn High Praise from US President Donald Trump

Kenya’s prowess in athletics has been admired globally and even the powerful man in the world is a big fan.

The country has been churning out world beating athletes for decades with runners from Kenya dominating middle- and long-distance races at major championships across the world while breaking numerous records.

It is a rich legacy that has earned Kenya respect on the global stage and this was further cemented by US President Donald Trump, when he hosted African leaders, among them President William Ruto, at the White House in Washington, DC on Thursday.

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“The President of Kenya, we have the Olympics here, you know,” Trump said while directly addressing President Ruto. “They (Kenyans) do very well in the Olympics, those runners, I don't know what the heck you do with them, but they are very good,” he went on.

“So we have the Olympics coming to the United States, you know that. And you'll come as our guest,” added the US President while inviting Ruto to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Trump made the remarks during the signing ceremony of a peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kenyan runners proved their worth again this year with the country finishing second to Trump’s United States at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan while they continued to dominate major marathons as well.

It is not just in Kenya but athletes born in the country are also flying the flags of other nations while some young ones are dominating college athletics in America.

The recent NCAA cross country season underscored this dominance. Doris Lemngole secured her fifth NCAA title, powering through the women’s 6k race in 18:25.

In the men's competition, Solomon Kipchoge, Denis Kipngetich, and Collins Kiprotich all delivered impressive performances, finishing within the top 10. Their collective success has drawn global attention and solidified the growing influence of Kenyan runners in American college athletics.