Simon Biwott
Runner
Long-distance runner who took silver for Kenya in the men's marathon at the World Championships in 2001.
He was relatively unknown before he sought training from Gabriele Rosa to improve his abilities.
He won the Berlin and Milan marathons in 2000.
He grew up in Eldoret, Kenya.
He lost the 2001 World Championships marathon to Olympic gold medalist Gezahegne Abera.