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The US Army recruits Kenyan runners
Posted on 7/23/16 at 9:16 am
Posted on 7/23/16 at 9:16 am
And some of them will be in Rio LINK
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Eleven U.S. Army soldiers are headed to the Summer Olympics in Brazil next month on a mission that doesn't have anything to do with security. They're all U.S. Olympians, including some who only recently became American citizens.
The size of the contingent is testament to the Army's World Class Athlete Program, a detachment that allows soldiers to essentially train full-time in their sports. Credit is also due to a provision of U.S. law that offers expedited citizenship to immigrants who serve in the armed forces.
Paul Chelimo, 25, is one of four Army runners to make the U.S. team. All four were born and raised and started running in the highlands of Kenya. They won athletic scholarships to American universities. After college, they enlisted in the U.S. Army, which is open to non-citizens with legal residency. Chelimo signed up in 2014.
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Posted on 7/23/16 at 9:22 am to Jim Rockford
I didn't realize we were the Soviet Union with the Red Army sports programs.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 9:43 am to Jim Rockford
NASA is recruiting Jaylen Hurd's head to use as the next space shuttle to go to mars.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 12:47 pm to Jim Rockford
Of all the dirty arse shite that goes on in the Olympics this seems fairly minor. I'll allow it.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 1:19 pm to Jim Rockford
I think that's pretty awesome. I'm constantly amazed by the Kenyan runners. Their "governing body" is so corrupt that they still run qualifying races on dirt tracks. They have to work full time and decide if they are going to buy food for themselves/family or pay a bribe to maintain their eligibility. Just watched a BBC doc on this recently.
Posted on 7/23/16 at 2:38 pm to Jim Rockford
Got zero problems with someone joinig the armed forces to gain full citizenship.. Vested interest and assimilation are hallmarks of a quality immigrant population..
This post was edited on 7/23/16 at 3:51 pm
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