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When the iconic Kamariny Stadium in Iten was brought down six years ago to pave way for an upgrade, critics predicted a massive exodus of athletes out of one of the world's esteemed training locations.
But Iten, which is situated in Elgeyo Marakwet County, remained the Mecca of athletics, with local and foreign athletes religiously trooping to the small town where they have continued to launch successful careers in the sport.
From its 2400m elevation, to its welcoming weather, its muddy roads and hospitable people, it has remained a training destination for world beaters since the 1970s.
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