Born in Kutomwony and raised in the mountainous region of West Pokot, specifically in Kapsait within the Lelan division of West Pokot District, Tegla emerged from humble beginnings. Amidst tending to her 24 siblings and toiling in the fields during her childhood, she attended Kapsait primary school, trekking a challenging 5 kilometers each day, a journey that kindled her passion for athletics. Participating in school and local races, Tegla consistently outperformed her peers, unveiling her innate talent as an athlete…