Kenyan runners have turned the NCAA cross country scene into their personal showcase, and the results are getting harder for anyone to ignore. Doris Lemngole blazed through the women’s 6k in 18:25 to secure her fifth NCAA title, while Solomon Kipchoge, Denis Kipngetich, and Collins Kiprotich placed inside the top 10 in the men’s race. Their dominance has amplified Kenya’s growing imprint on collegiate distance running. And now, their success has prompted a remarkably warm response from the U.S. President Donald Trump.

During a meeting with the African leaders at the White House on December 4, 2025, the POTUS addressed the Kenyan President, William Ruto, and praised the Kenyan runners. His praise highlighted how Kenyan athletes continue to rise through America’s collegiate system, reshapin

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