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

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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