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Kenya ready for U20 title defence

Vincent Keter celebrates after winning the 1500m men’s final during the World U20 Championship trials at Kasarani Stadium yesterday. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Kenya has won at least five overall titles at the World under 20 Athletics Championships since its inception in 1986.

The nation lies second in medal charts with 186 medals behind USA’s 247. Sadly, it only boasts two title defences from Wilfred Kirochi (1500m) in 1986 and 1988 editions as well as Mercy Cherono in 3000m from 2008 and 2010 editions.

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