Tegla Loroupe, born in 1973 in West Pokot County, is a Kenyan long-distance track and road runner. She is also a global spokeswoman for peace, women's rights and education. Loroupe holds the world records for 25 and 30 kilometres, and she previously held the world marathon record.

From a humble background to an international sports icon, Tegla singles out humility, patience, hard work and team spirit as the principal ingredients of such a success story.