Public Speaker, WR Holder, All-American Athlete & Mental Health Champion

ABOUT CHESETO

Marko Cheseto

Marko Cheseto is a Kenyan All-American athlete in track and field and cross country running. In 2019, he set a world record for a marathon by a double amputee. Then he turned around and beat it in 2021. His smile is contagious and his story his awe-inspiring. Learn more about his story, book him for a speaking event, or donate to his school in Kenya where he continues to build his legacy.

REQUEST SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT

“Your number one motivator is your own self. One hundred percent of the time you are the one who is hanging out with yourself.”

PAST ENGAGEMEnTS

A conversation with Maggie Malek at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023.

FULL VIDEO HERE

From Surviving to thriving & the journey in-between.

Brothers on Blades

TEACHING how to use prostheses

Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA)

ALASKENA

Apart from speaking, Cheseto founded Alaskena. A Pre-K to 8 grade learning center with a goal to reduce gender inequality in his village. From his experience, in Kenya and United States, education has proved to be the best gender equalizer. Cheseto’s vision is to have ultramodern classrooms, library, computer lab, and a sports center to help young girls and boys nurture their talents.