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Are Kenyans losing battle in long distance running? Athletics Local athletes find it hard to reclaim men 5,000m and 10,000m titles at global championships

Britain's Mo Farah, center, on his way to winning the gold medal in the Men's 10,000m final during the World Athletics Championships in London, Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Former athletes and coaches say more needs to be done if Kenya are to remain dominant in most races once again.

Kenyan men surrendered three titles while women could not retain two crowns at the just concluded IAAF World Athletics Championships in London.

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