“The race today, it was good. I am really happy because I have got a ticket for 5,000 to go to Olympic games. And of course, the 10,000 last week," she said. "The squad of today, in fact, they were really strong. But I am so happy, because I have got a ticket. So it is only my turn to work hard and focus on Olympic games come next month.”

Some of Vivian’s fellow Kenyans, like Lincoln Mbogo, will be focusing on the Olympic games from the comfort of their living rooms.

“Yeah, I will be glued to my TV, because now I will not get a chance to go to London," he said. "I wish I did, but now I will have to watch it from the TV.” ­

But a lucky few of these spectators, like William Fort, may have the opportunity to see these athletes again in London.

“It is really cool because I am going to be in London during the Olympics, so I am really excited to maybe get a chance to see these guys compete again,” he said.

One thing is for certain. Kenyan athletes will have no shortage of fans this summer.