Star cyclist Froome’s African roots

Tour de France winner was discovered by local cyclist who devoted his life to coaching young boys from poor backgrounds.

Tour de France winner Chris Froome was born in Kenya and first trained in a small village.
 
He was discovered by a well-known local cyclist who has devoted his life to coaching young boys from very poor backgrounds.
 
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Kikuyu in central Kenya


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