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No pain, no gain as Waweru wins Mwea race in eighth attempt

By ERICK OCHIENG' | Sep. 19, 2016
The winner of 21KM Men Category William Waweru sprint to the finish line during the 7th Edition Mwea Classic marathon at Wang'uru stadium on Saturday, Sept 17, 2016. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

After seven futile attempts, Mount Kenya University student William Waweru finally achieved his dream of winning the Mwea Classic Half Marathon.

The Bachelor of Arts Business Management student clocked 59:56 to win the race held at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County at the weekend.

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