Marko Cheseto is a Kenyan All-American athlete in track and field and cross country running.
Michael Friess, the track and cross-country coach at the University of Alaska Anchorage who already had Kenyan David Kiplagat in his roster, offered Marko a full scholarship.
[2] Although his parents were reluctant at first, they sold farm animals and raised money to cover the travel expenses.
In August 2008, Cheseto traveled to Anchorage, Alaska, along with fellow Kenyan Alfred Kangogo.
Cheseto decided to major in nursing and nutrition, while being part of the track and field team.
[3] Throughout his time in Anchorage, Cheseto encouraged other athletes from Kenya to enroll and participate in the program.
[1] Cheseto was named the 2018 Challenged Athlete of the Year by the Road Runners Club of America.
[8] In 2018, he moved to Florida, became an American citizen, and began working for Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates of Orlando.