Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on December 19, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Erick Wainaina! May your special day be as extraordinary as that iconic finish line moment when you flashed past competition to claim Olympic medals—a brilliant bronze in '96 and a stellar silver in 2000. Your incredible stamina not just once but twice conquered the hills of Tokyo Marathon (1995 & 2002), surely leaving competitors wondering if they needed rocket-powered shoes.

Here's to another year filled with enduring victories, endless joy, and an extra-large slice of birthday cake—because after conquering marathons worldwide, defeating dessert should be no challenge at all. Keep running strong; you're still leading life's race!