How male athletes are silently battling gender violence

Kenyan Samson Kandie on his way to win the 21st Vienna City Marathon. (Courtesy,AFP)

Behind the triumphs and celebrations at the finish lines of well-oiled races across the world, many Kenyan athletics stars are battling Gender-Based Violence (GBV), silently.

It is emerging that inside the multi-million mansions they built with prize monies won in tough competitions, a number of athletes are weeping and looking to run away from abusive marriages and relationships.