SCOTT Sports has announced a long-term partnership with the Kenya-based Braveheart Runners Foundation. Situated in Iten, well-known on the African continent as the ‘home of champions’, the foundation provides scholarships to local athletes to support their growth into elite athletes competing at an international level.
‘As Official Product Partner, SCOTT will equip the athletes in high-performance products as well as financially support the foundation.’
Established in 2021, Braveheart Runners Foundation was founded by Alistair Davidson with the objective of giving opportunities to the talented runners of the high-altitude town of Iten, Kenya.
At 2,400m above sea level, and with extensive dirt roads for training, Iten is home to many aspiring runners. The foundation’s year-long scholarship program provides an opportunity for local runners to develop and showcase their talents on the world stage.
With the support of SCOTT Sports, the 2022 scholarship will support four men and five women in focusing on developing their running careers. The scholarship includes living expenses, access to physiotherapy and coaching as well as support at key races in Europe.
“Braveheart Runners Foundation is committed to building better lives by empowering talented young runners in Iten, Kenya,” said Alistair Davidson, founder of the Braveheart Runners Foundation.
“Thanks to our partnership with SCOTT, we are not only able to support more runners, but also give them access to the best equipment and events in the world.”
The foundation’s scholarship athletes will be equipped with SCOTT’s RC running shoes and apparel, with equipment provided for both trail and road racing.
“Our products are built for performance, and we are delighted to be able to equip the talented runners through the Braveheart Runners Foundation,” said Cindy Wenger, Running Marketing Manager at SCOTT Sports.
“Their unique talents and the environment in which they train make our range of long-distance and trail shoes the perfect tools in developing their talents. We look forward to a successful race season together.”
2022 scholarship athletes
- Bernard alias Chebasa Koech (Team Captain), age 27
- Daisy Chepkosgei, age 22
- Emmy Jepkemoi, age 23
- Enock Kipkemboi, age 21
- Ledisha Jepkemboi, age 19
- Reuben Ronoh, age 20
- Sarah Lagat, age 31
- Winnie Jeptarus, age 22
SCOTT will be documenting the development of the young athletes in new YouTube episodes to be released this year, from training sessions in Kenya, to road and trail races in Europe.
