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WAITING FOR GOLD: Kipruto, Kemboi, Brimin all eyeing top prize in 3,000m steeplechase

Kemboi of Kenia reacts as he crosses the finish line in the men's 3.000m steeplechase event during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing

The men’s 3,000m steeplechase is considered Kenya’s traditional race and Kenyans cannot even entertain the thought of an Olympics gold not coming home.

Even as well-oiled nations like Qatar and Bahrain have used their money to export talent from Kenya, they have never managed to take the gold medal from Kenya in the race.

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