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Nigerian pastor asks why Kenyans always win marathons, gives his reasons

By Odero Charles | Feb. 11, 2020
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The General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman

Popular Nigerian pastor, Apostle Johnson Suleman has queried why Kenyans make such great runners that have dominated marathons for decades.

His fascinating question came after Kenyan long-distance runner David Barmasai Tumo won the 2020 edition of the 42-kilometre Lagos marathon in a course record time of 2 hours, 10 minutes and 23 seconds.

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