Career
An elite distance prospect from the renowned running region of Eldoret, Kenya ... joins the Harding program as a specialist in the 5,000m and 10,000m events ... brings world-class experience to the Bisons' roster, having competed at the highest levels of international distance running ... holds a personal best of 28:29.16 in the 10,000m and 13:20.37 in the 5,000m
Prior to Harding
A standout performer at Bungoma High School in Kenya ... specialized in the 5,000m, 10,000m, and cross country ... achieved a "Number 1 Regional" ranking during his high school career ... was a member of a championship-winning 10,000m team ... consistent finisher at the top of regional classifications in West Pokot
International Competition
Represented Kenya on the global stage, including a podium finish at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021, where he captured the Gold Medal in the 5,000m with a time of 13:20.37 ... competed in the prestigious Cinque Mulini cross country race in Italy in 2023, finishing 4th in a world-class field with a 10km time of 29:45 ... recorded a lifetime best in the 10,000m (28:29.16) in June 2023
Personal
Born: West Pokot, Kenya ... Parents: Lotudo Julius ... has one brother (Peter) and one sister (Teresa) ... resides in Eldoret, Kapenguria ... notable for a high win percentage throughout his competitive career ... academic honors include a high school certificate for athletic and academic excellence
