It has long been said by coaches that competition brings out the best in athletes. That is not just limited to the confines of the field of play, but in practices all around the country. For South Alabama cross country runners Kirami Yego and Teagan Flanagan, that has been the case this fall as the duo has used a special bond to bring out the best in each other out on the course.
The two teammates come from similar, yet different, backgrounds. Outside of the fact that they come from different countries, Kenya and the United States, the two runners are both relatively new to the sport.