Tegla Loroupe
Kenyan long-distance runner and global advocate for peace and women's rights
Tegla Loroupe, is a renowned Kenyan long-distance runner and global advocate for peace and women’s rights. She made history as the first African woman to win the New York City Marathon, achieving this feat twice.
Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation
Throughout her career, Loroupe has set multiple world records and claimed three World Half Marathon Championships.
Beyond her athletic achievements, she established the Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation, focusing on peacebuilding, education, and economic development in conflict-prone regions.
Her dedication to promoting peace and gender equality has solidified her status as an icon in Kenya and beyond.