The most famous unknown village in Africa! 🇰🇪 Iten Home of Champions

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  • Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
  • In Africa, a village in Kenya is nicknamed the Home of Champions because it produces an astonishing number of Olympic athletes. This place is called Iten, and if you watched any marathon runner winning a bronze, silver, or gold medal, there is a high chance that this person has been training here! So, I wandered around Iten, Kenya, to find out what is so special about this African village...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 188

  • @kenyanlivingabroad
    @kenyanlivingabroad 28 днів тому +20

    The motorbike guys reminds me of uncle Mo

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому +4

      Very true :)

    • @nanabrimpong3485
      @nanabrimpong3485 27 днів тому +4

      When i saw the thumbnail i thought that was Mo honestly. The guy really looks like him. I said to myself Ponte loves this village but later after watching i realized ot was someone else. Ponte you love Kenya too much. Try west Africa also.

    • @nanabrimpong3485
      @nanabrimpong3485 27 днів тому +5

      ​@@MichelePontePonte have you found your African Queen yet?

  • @randydergantz
    @randydergantz 28 днів тому +10

    Until this video, I never heard of Iten, Kenya. A rather interesting and educational video. Nice job Michele! Iten is my kind of living. A small town that is not polluted with airborne contaminants, or loud with excessive traffic. You’ll also find in smaller towns, people are more apt to help once another out when issues arise. Thanks to you, I now know where the dedicated runners in Africa go to train. Wishing you the best, and I see your are within striking range of obtaining 100,000 subscribers! Yes, yes, yes! 🙏

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому +4

      Thanks a lot Randy and I glad I was able to surprise you with something you didn't know!

  • @altheawhyte2328
    @altheawhyte2328 28 днів тому +9

    I just love Kenyans 💯🌹 thanks again for video Michele ❤️

  • @Pontextra
    @Pontextra 28 днів тому +19

    Let's get to 100k, please subscribe!

  • @MichelePonte
    @MichelePonte  28 днів тому +8

    We are almost at 100k, thank you so much!
    And Thank You to the Olympic finalist Betsy Saina for hosting me in her Sosiot Guesthouse Iten!
    You can rent there too thanks to this email: betsysaina3 @ gmail .com
    Or you can write to Betsy via her Instagram @sainabetsy
    PS: let Betsy know I sent you :)

  • @kenyanlivingabroad
    @kenyanlivingabroad 28 днів тому +2

    Nice to see good place in kenya been appreciated

  • @gollobakani4818
    @gollobakani4818 9 днів тому

    Hi Ponte welcome back to Kenya it's good to see you coming live. ❤❤🙏🌻

  • @high16200
    @high16200 28 днів тому +2

    Hi Michele thank you for sharing this unique village with us. I enjoyed watching🙏🙏💙💙

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Faisal

    • @high16200
      @high16200 27 днів тому

      @@MichelePonte yes! as always Michele :-)

  • @beatricebolger9824
    @beatricebolger9824 24 дні тому +1

    Welcome home Ponte. When you speak to your family pass my regards. The family was very hospitable to our Marwa. Enjoy your stay. Also when two brothers have a disagreement it does not make them enemies. We love both of you.

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  24 дні тому +1

      I lost thousands of subscribers because of his lies, and he still didn't pay me my $500

  • @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer
    @KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer 26 днів тому

    Interesting learning about Iten and the athletes! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

  • @gloryglory5709
    @gloryglory5709 28 днів тому

    GREAT VID MAN !! keep up the great work

  • @GriotofAfrica
    @GriotofAfrica 27 днів тому

    Very informative video, thank you

  • @kimberlygila
    @kimberlygila 28 днів тому +1

    Hello Michele eldoret is nice village and you were able to go where athletes train for their sports competition and the city before was beautiful with beautiful views from up high, it was nice to travel away from Nairobi. 😊safe travels

  • @phydiliahmwagodi2254
    @phydiliahmwagodi2254 27 днів тому +1

    Michelle welcome come back to Kenya 🇰🇪 That's the home of champions 🏆

  • @gloryglory5709
    @gloryglory5709 28 днів тому +1

    i was in Eldoret last year will be back next summer !!

  • @chegelenny
    @chegelenny 27 днів тому +1

    If there is someone I always believe is a good person and deserves good viewership is Ponte. It will happen one day

  • @tyroneskitchen2583
    @tyroneskitchen2583 28 днів тому

    Great stuff Mr Ponte

  • @keturahcarey4725
    @keturahcarey4725 28 днів тому

    I love your content always

  • @vivianwalton8505
    @vivianwalton8505 27 днів тому

    Wow nice to see you back in Africa..😊

  • @baflo3165
    @baflo3165 26 днів тому +1

    Nice to see you back in Kenya 👍

  • @GildedOn
    @GildedOn 28 днів тому

    Michele Ponte & his magnetic personality, top-notch vlog & cinematography.&&& I would love to watch you sprint with dem Olympic athletes, if that’s a possibility 😬🙏🏻

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому

      Ahhaha, they would me in the dust at the first sprint!

  • @GordonTravels
    @GordonTravels 28 днів тому +1

    Running Tourism in Iten is high! Great video Michele!

  • @millykezy9529
    @millykezy9529 26 днів тому

    Welcome back Michele!

  • @INERGYVIBRATION
    @INERGYVIBRATION 28 днів тому

    Michelle Ponte great content 👌

  • @tonyfromitaly2761
    @tonyfromitaly2761 28 днів тому

    Very interesting! 👍🏻

  • @AvarikiFamily
    @AvarikiFamily 26 днів тому

    Nice. Lots of talent in running.

  • @tombimashri8149
    @tombimashri8149 28 днів тому +7

    Ponte nice to see u looking well. Guyz pse give Ponte likes nd let's get his Subs up please guyz.

  • @nathaliebshiimi
    @nathaliebshiimi 28 днів тому +1

    Stay safe Michele.

  • @zenahjepngetich4820
    @zenahjepngetich4820 26 днів тому

    Welcome back again Michele ponte

  • @hopepray1669
    @hopepray1669 26 днів тому

    It’s very hard to visit Kenya just ounce. It’s a beautiful country not surprised you came back

  • @TheNotoriousTravellerKE
    @TheNotoriousTravellerKE 28 днів тому +1

    Welcome to rift valley 🎉🎉🎉, please visit Nandi county 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪,, the village to ELIUD KIPCHOGE

  • @seanca4502
    @seanca4502 12 днів тому

    Road to 100k awesome videos Ponte 🫡💯

  • @shadora
    @shadora 27 днів тому +1

    They say iten is the home but Nandi is the source ...
    If you stand at any point in Nandi and throw a stone, there is a high probability it will land on a marathon champion's home

  • @AbbeyGrace-dh7sf
    @AbbeyGrace-dh7sf 26 днів тому

    The area has good terrain for training.

  • @shellygodoy8090
    @shellygodoy8090 28 днів тому +1

    Ponte can u try and visit one of the running champion home and let us see how they live and spent their wealth.

  • @LilianChacha
    @LilianChacha 27 днів тому

    Superb 👌

  • @jamesandiema4205
    @jamesandiema4205 27 днів тому

    Welcome ponte I have been following you since when you were in nyabohanse.

  • @Paulineg460
    @Paulineg460 26 днів тому

    Nice to see you again in Kenya. Next tour marsabit county ,its full of amazing adventure

  • @Salo-ky4bd
    @Salo-ky4bd 28 днів тому +1

    Like your personality from a Italo/ Australian

  • @gracceykerry
    @gracceykerry 27 днів тому

    Welcome to blessed land🎉❤

  • @AFRICAN1_DAUGHTER
    @AFRICAN1_DAUGHTER 7 днів тому

    Michelle that's my home❤❤

  • @Travelnafrank
    @Travelnafrank 27 днів тому

    New support from Iten welcome to Botswana

  • @dianesinner9369
    @dianesinner9369 28 днів тому

    Awesome 🎉

  • @rkchauhan7347
    @rkchauhan7347 28 днів тому

    Nice vlog bro 👍

  • @millicentnjoroge1916
    @millicentnjoroge1916 27 днів тому

    Eeeey guess who is back 🔥❤

  • @kamby7899
    @kamby7899 27 днів тому

    Welcome back

  • @nicholasngetich5378
    @nicholasngetich5378 28 днів тому

    Nice video ponte ,lets make him 100k subs guys

  • @sarbeautyandlifestyle9043
    @sarbeautyandlifestyle9043 27 днів тому

    Watching from Uganda 🇺🇬

  • @GildedOn
    @GildedOn 27 днів тому

    Thought this is a worthy rewatch….another one for the amazing views!
    I wonder how would it feel to ride a Royal En-field out deer 😉

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому

      @@GildedOn much grateful to you 🙏

  • @ImranW748
    @ImranW748 28 днів тому

    First youtuber to visit iten 👍

  • @FaithObedient-yz8pw
    @FaithObedient-yz8pw 27 днів тому

    New subscriber.

  • @peterthehustler
    @peterthehustler 28 днів тому

    Michael welcome home

  • @namuffy
    @namuffy 28 днів тому +1

    I thought the guy on the pin nail was uncle Mo.😂

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому +1

      Similar person and character 😅

  • @StecyKim
    @StecyKim 28 днів тому

    Welcome to my village ❤

  • @candykendy9176
    @candykendy9176 26 днів тому

    Ehilà... Ciao Michele. Sono Keniota 🇰🇪🇮🇹che habita e lavora in Italia. Nel Sud praticamente... In Puglia(Salento)

  • @yvettekinchking8838
    @yvettekinchking8838 28 днів тому

    😮oh you're back in Africa

  • @Qaris82
    @Qaris82 28 днів тому +1

    The rider let you down..he should start by explaining the roads go geographical to fixures and people

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому

      It's ok. This was an unexpected side mission for him :)

  • @FeloTheBoy
    @FeloTheBoy 27 днів тому

    Enjoying your video , welcome in nyabohanse

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому +1

      Thanks Felo, but I am not going there

    • @FeloTheBoy
      @FeloTheBoy 27 днів тому

      @@MichelePonte okay big up..hope you still remember me you were here we used to walk with , uncle mo. Before I opened a UA-cam channel but now I have a channel and we have grown and built ourselves because of UA-cam . You need to interview me ..on the impacts of UA-cam in the society.

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому +2

      careful commenting here or marwa won't allow you near his house

    • @FeloTheBoy
      @FeloTheBoy 27 днів тому

      @@MichelePonte okay I got you brother.

  • @Voteisvoice100
    @Voteisvoice100 27 днів тому

    New subscriber

  • @brotherdaugy1073
    @brotherdaugy1073 27 днів тому

    Hello brother welcome to kenya

  • @findingian001
    @findingian001 28 днів тому

    Visit thompson falls 🎉

  • @sonofigweafrica-uk5pp
    @sonofigweafrica-uk5pp 28 днів тому

    Hello new subscriber SON OF IGWE AFRICA

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому

      Thank you so much for subscribing!

  • @ezekiahbosirebitangetv8245
    @ezekiahbosirebitangetv8245 27 днів тому

    From the topic of this video,for a moment, i thought you were back in nyabohanse.

  • @daneedwards2644
    @daneedwards2644 28 днів тому

    Hey Michele!

  • @nzisawambua4141
    @nzisawambua4141 28 днів тому

    Wow! Are we going where I am thinking?.
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️💪
    I wrote the first comment without watching...
    So this isn't uncle MO and the village isn't nyambohanse?.

  • @esnartliboma4062
    @esnartliboma4062 27 днів тому

    Ponteeeee welcome. We misd you.

  • @jamesandiema4205
    @jamesandiema4205 27 днів тому

    I leave in Eldoret. Invite uncle mo he was your great friend.

  • @sakshamtakeshwar5571
    @sakshamtakeshwar5571 25 днів тому

    I have been watching your so far for sometime Nice Bro Keep it up..
    Love form India..
    by the way when are you coming back to India and especially in Meerut.....?

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  25 днів тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching my videos!
      No sure dates yet for India

    • @sakshamtakeshwar5571
      @sakshamtakeshwar5571 25 днів тому

      @@MichelePonte ok .. but when you visit India what about a meet up..

  • @Cookies1728
    @Cookies1728 28 днів тому

    Visit nyabohanse, Marwa is at the village

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому +2

      Only if pays me my $500 he promised

    • @amchachizo
      @amchachizo 27 днів тому

      Marwa is a conman. He seldom pays his debts... A shame

  • @user-vq2fo6ux3d
    @user-vq2fo6ux3d 27 днів тому

    who notice how the motorcycle man was economically driving

  • @vithaphilema6613
    @vithaphilema6613 28 днів тому

    hello Ponte make sure do video content everyday when you reach 100k from florida

  • @mwendapoleee
    @mwendapoleee 25 днів тому

    Leo mkale kizungu imekwisha.

  • @Pebles_chat
    @Pebles_chat 28 днів тому +1

    I am surprise uncle Mo didn’t link up. I will leave it to the fact that the unrest is going on so traveling to the city is not safe.
    But now that him and Marwa is back together I doubt he will meet up with you.

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому

      You're smart, most people wouldn't have guessed it

    • @Pebles_chat
      @Pebles_chat 27 днів тому

      @@MichelePonte yup 🤣🤣

  • @user-li1eo1kd5f
    @user-li1eo1kd5f 27 днів тому

    8:47 Kale obiongot - he's full (when you said you had eaten)
    10:29 Hang gliding valley is what he meant 😅 make sure to see the hang gliders before you leave.
    14:22 Wanariadha ( Swahili for athletes) 😂 He was pointing out that they live in that neighborhood.
    17:29 The HATC is a training camp founded by an ex Olympian Lorna Kiplagat and her Dutch husband. Athletes from all over the world come here to train.

  • @user-vq2fo6ux3d
    @user-vq2fo6ux3d 27 днів тому

    l hope we are going to have nyama chuma for 100k sub

  • @tombimashri8149
    @tombimashri8149 28 днів тому +1

    This guy could pass as Uncle Mo s Brother

  • @Phil_Jumaa
    @Phil_Jumaa 28 днів тому

    14:29 Bro. Wanariadha is Swahili for athletes😂

  • @briansmout6734
    @briansmout6734 28 днів тому

    It is very interesting that you integrate with the local people. You don’t have to jeopardise your safety.❤❤❤

  • @Roonoh_Official
    @Roonoh_Official 27 днів тому

    Ponte am in Eldoret, are you still around?

  • @Amari-Leman
    @Amari-Leman 28 днів тому

    Maybe easy way not to make places crowded….staggering prices everywhere in home of champions.

  • @user-vq2fo6ux3d
    @user-vq2fo6ux3d 27 днів тому

    soon l see you hitting 100k subs. dont relent

  • @cjokiru8180
    @cjokiru8180 29 днів тому

    You are back in Eldi?

  • @Alex-et3pz
    @Alex-et3pz 28 днів тому

    Ponte,,boda boda man looks exactly uncle mo,,may be he is his twin brother?

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому

      Ahah, very similar character too!

  • @stellakagendo7324
    @stellakagendo7324 28 днів тому +1

    Hi Porte.
    Are you in Kenya or this is a old video??

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому +2

      I am in Kenya, I made so many livestreams

    • @stellakagendo7324
      @stellakagendo7324 28 днів тому +1

      @@MichelePonte wow.
      Welcome back,and don't leave again.. Kenya should be your second home,we love you.
      Look for the maasai girlfriend and Mary her.she is such a beautiful girl🥰

    • @yvettekinchking8838
      @yvettekinchking8838 28 днів тому

      😮you want to go in without paying 😅😅😅 come on .

  • @felsta3208
    @felsta3208 28 днів тому

    You could have walked that place is safe and has many places to toùr.be travelers but not tourists when it come places like this

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  28 днів тому

      There are no tourists here, I am a traveler.
      And I spent many days in this place. Of course I walked around, but it's a more fun video on a motorcycle.

  • @sandialyn
    @sandialyn 28 днів тому

    Wanariata 😂😂😂😂.

  • @user-vq2fo6ux3d
    @user-vq2fo6ux3d 27 днів тому

    The guy requested you greet italy. How possible is it

  • @peterndungu3505
    @peterndungu3505 28 днів тому +1

    Uncle mo at Iten.

  • @victoriatemi9711
    @victoriatemi9711 27 днів тому

    He is not uncle Mo that coward

  • @ronaldrono5628
    @ronaldrono5628 28 днів тому +1

    Ponte you have lost a lot ,now I see you go and check uncle moo

    • @user-vq2fo6ux3d
      @user-vq2fo6ux3d 27 днів тому

      why. uncle mo can as well check on him

    • @Pebles_chat
      @Pebles_chat 25 днів тому

      @@ronaldrono5628 why should he seek them out. Mo is back being Marwa yard boy and is now giving his success credit to Marwa. Mo is a snake too. Everything was Ponte Ponte on his channel until Marwa gave him some attention 🤣🤣 he forgot Ponte

  • @peninakingara7080
    @peninakingara7080 27 днів тому

    Ponte go back to marwa we are human and human is to era ❤❤❤

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  27 днів тому +2

      I don't want be around scammers. He owes me $500 while making $20.000 a month. Shame on him.

    • @MsDeeRW
      @MsDeeRW 27 днів тому

      Maybe you can contact him and settle the issue with him 😏

    • @hopepray1669
      @hopepray1669 26 днів тому +1

      @@MichelePonte Surprisingly his sister scammed a Jamaican guy a lot of money

  • @lennyphekani
    @lennyphekani 25 днів тому

    You guys must insists or normalised putting on Helmets, please

    • @MichelePonte
      @MichelePonte  25 днів тому

      They are impossible to find in some places