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More Kenyan athletes continue to win the hearts of US Universities

Kenya's Sharon Lokedi crosses the finish line to win the 2022 New York City Marathon. Lokedi is among the athletes who have benefited from US scholarships. [File]

When not eyeing superb victories on the tracks and the roads, Kenyan athletes are looking to win the hearts of foreign universities.

Harboring lofty ambitions is an open secret in the athletics world.

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