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ANXIOUS MOMENTS: Debate on doping tops agenda at IAAF Council meeting, Kimetto awaits beat athlete prize

The Standard Group CEO Sam Shollei (left) and his wife Gladys share light moments with Franklin Kiprono, a Class Three pupil at Hill School during the Kass Marathon at Eldoret Club at the weekend. The boy, born without one hand, was spotted while singing gospel songs at the event. [PHOTO:PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD]

Debate on doping came up in the IAAF Council, chaired by President Lamine Diack, during the three-day meeting in the Fairmont Hotel, Monaco, France.

The discussions came ahead of the IAAF Gala set for tonight, where world marathon record holder Dennis Kimetto is fighting tonight for the 2014 IAAF World Male Athlete of the Year award against Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim and French pole vaulter.

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