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Weightlifter Adede focused on improving his level

James Adede, the weight lifter representing Kenya in Rio Olympics./PHOTO/BISMARCK MUTAHI/

Being the only weight lifter might be a challenge for James Adede, but it will not stop his quest for a good show at the Olympic Games.

Adede, who will be striving to lift 170kgs is forced to do his training with his coach John Ogolla even though he would have been happier if more weightlifters had joined him in Brazil not only to help in training, but also give each other moral support.

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