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Forgotten sports stars cry for help

Former Athlete Sammy Tirop walks out from his house at his Sugoi farm in Uasin Gishu County. 26.08.2020. PHOTOS BY PETER OCHIENG/STANDARD

Many pioneer athletes are battling poverty and poor health

Kenyan athletes have for decades displayed stunning shows in both road and track races, but here at home, they do not receive as much attention and recognition as they get in foreign countries.

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