Reports now show that U.S. athletics coaches have been aggressively recruiting Kenyan athletes, convincing some to switch allegiance and compete under the American flag. In the most recent season, Kenyan women swept the NCAA cross-country championships, taking the top three spots. Because of the challenges many individuals face in Kenya, young athletes see such openings as an opportunity to further their education, compete professionally for American colleges, and even represent their new country. To be eligible, the players have to satisfy the colleges’ admission requirements, such as obtaining certain grades at high school. Over nine days of competition, Kenyan athletes accumulated 11 medals – seven gold, two silver, and two bronze – second only to the United States that led the standings in different disciplines.