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Maasai Moran who’s aiming for the stars

Ita Nao Leshan talking with athletes at Emanyatta Athletics camp in Emuruo Dikirr. [The Standard Group]

After honing his skills while throwing spears as a Maasai warrior, Ita Nao Leshan now targets the world under-20 and world junior javelin record this year.

The youngster stormed into the Nairobi 2017 world under-18 finals without any experience, but the 18-year-old athlete says time has come for him to be among the best in the world.

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