Kenyan-born runner granted Israeli nationality

Lonah Chemtai, a Kenyan-born runner who came first in this year’s Tel Aviv marathon, is granted Israeli nationality and will be eligible to represent Israel at the Rio Olympics this summer.

Chemtai, 27, came to Israel eight years ago, as a nanny for a diplomat at the Kenyan embassy.

Lonah Chemtai and her husband, Dan Salpeter (screen capture: Channel 10)
Lonah Chemtai and her husband, Dan Salpeter (screen capture: Channel 10)

A keen runner, she was introduced to Israeli coach Dan Salpeter, and the two fell in love.

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