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Walk: Going gets tough for Kenyans at IAAF World Championships

Walker Grace Wanjuru in training session at Kipchoge Stadium, Eldoret [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Grace Wanjiru's dream of producing a piece of history at the global walk race stage suffered a huge blow after she finished 37th in her second IAAF World Championships on Sunday.

The 38-year-old Kenyan, who has dominated continental arena with six Africa Championships and one Africa Games title, was praying for a similar show, but it was not to be as she clocked 1.35.22.

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