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Youth camp: Parken’s Under-20 dream shattered

By DENNIS OKEYO | Jun. 9, 2020
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Africa Youth champion Nickson Lesiya Parken in Makueni when Athletics Kenya officials led by Barnaba Korir visited athletes in the county. [Courtesy]

African Youth 1,500m champion is among athletes who received food and cash stipend in Makueni on Sunday. 

Had the coronavirus pandemic not disrupted global sports, Nickson Lesiya Parken would probably be in camp now preparing for World Under-20 championships. 

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