Meet the 2024 SWM Athletes: Athanas Kioko

Athanas Kioko | Men’s Elite Mile

Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

Sponsor: On
College: Campbell
Mile PR: 3:58.72

I started running as just a hobby in 2017 and running has opened up so many opportunities for me.
I heard about the Sir Walter miler in 2022, and my teammate Yared Nuguse won it, so even though is not my primary event, I would be so glad to win it.
The last time I tried to break 4:00 in a mile I ran a 4:00:03. Now it’s time, thanks to Sir Walter Miler.
I love it so much when anyone, against all odds finds a breakthrough even when in a very difficult situation, so to all those athletes struggling there, give it your best. You have my support.
Celine Dion’s performance at the Olympics should be our motivation through this. She’s just so incredible regardless of her condition, and the message was sent straight home.

What is your go-to training shoe? My to go training shoes are the On Cloudmonster hypers
What’s your favorite cross training activity? Fav cross training activity is bike
What’s a show, movie, or podcast that everyone should check out? Everyone should read PEAK by Dr. Marc Bubbs
If I weren’t a runner, I’d mostly likely be… a travel photography vlogger
Do you have any connections to Raleigh and/or North Carolina? I have connections with Raleigh since I was a student at Campbell University, and Raleigh was my closest big city.