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Kenyan athlete Naomi Korir battled congenital fistula for 13 years, a condition that affected her running dreams. After surgery and years of resilience, she became a Commonwealth Games finalist and global inspiration.
Three surgeries. Thirteen years. One Commonwealth Games final. Naomi Korir lived with fistula, a condition that causes women to leak urine and faeces. Now the Kenyan athlete has her sights set on becoming a champion and supporting other women living with the condition. https://t.co/EC19v4NkwT
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 5, 2026
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Naomi Korir had competed for Kenya in major international athletics events, including the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.