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USA athlete Chelang'a roasted over comment on Africa

Samuel Chelanga of USA in action IAAF World Cross Country Championship schedulled for Sunday, March 27, 2017 in Kololo.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Fierce reactions have greeted remarks by American runner Samuel Chelang’a on staging IAAF World Athletics Series events in Africa.

Yesterday, the Kenya-born athlete, tweeted: “I don’t recommend racing in Africa. Super thankful for 11th place overall @NikeRunning #Team USA #iaafkampala2017.”

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