The contract is divided into the following compensation clauses: base compensation, performance bonuses and products for athlete’s use. As opposed to Gold labeled elite athletes (world champions and record holders) who often get individual contracts, majority of Kenyan athletes are on group (team) contracts. The scheme will ensure that approved shoes are made available prior to an international competition for distribution to any un-contracted elite athlete. Elite athletes live and work in the fast and flashy lane over a short period of time which is usually their formative years too. The intense globe-trotting schedule of an elite athlete prevents them from doing anything else such as going to college.

Source: Standard Digital August 12, 2020 06:31 UTC