“If I’m going to compete against those really top teams in my conference, I’ve got to find other countries and other places to find athletes,” said Jon Murray, head coach at Texas Tech. Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is he talking about? Well, just a few weeks ago, in the outskirts of Kenya, a surprising announcement echoed: “The University of Alabama, the University of Arizona, the University of New Mexico…” Why? Because U.S. colleges are actively recruiting Kenya’s top track and field talents to represent them at the NCAA and even Olympic levels. While some coaches oppose it, others call it a bold move in the nation’s best interest. And guess what? One of Kenya’s brightest stars has already switched allegiance to Team USA. Intrigued? Let’s dive in.

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