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Kenyan stars who retire from active athletics and live silent lives

800m world record holder David Rudisha during an interview in Eldoret. An ankle injury crashed his Olympic dreams. [Christopher KIpsang, Standard]

It’s a common sight watching Kenya’s athletics bigwigs toast the champagne after winning well-heeled races.

Flying the Kenyan flag, hugging coaches and their spouses after winning big races, our stars are absolutely majestic right to the finish line – thanks to their stylish celebratory signs and antics.

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