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President Uhuru’s ‘magic’ word to Nicholas Bett before the historic 400m hurdles triumph

Bett during the historic run. [PHOTO: AFP]

It was a long wait for Africa until Nicholas Bett won the 400 metres hurdles in a global championship race, the feat previously achieved 43 years ago by Uganda’s John Akii-Bua, in the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Bett’s win was not just a personal and global achievement, but the fulfillment of a promise made to several people, starting with none other than the Head of State.

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