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Why Brimin is pacing to break marathon curse

3,000m Steeplechaser Brimin Kipruto during the training session at Moi International Sport Centre, Kasarani August 13, 2015 ahead of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championship in Beijing, China.[Photo:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Most steeplechasers have found it hard to transition successfully to road running

From Kiptanui, Kipketer, Shaheen to Kemboi; the water and barriers superstars did not perform well in marathon.

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