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What's with USA soil and Kenya's poor shows?

Celliphine Chepteek Chespol, of Kenya, wins a heat in the women's 3000-meter steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. AP Photo

History, climate and altitude clearly defines Kenya's dismal showing at the 18th World Athletics Championships that ended this morning at the Hayward Field inside University of Oregon in the USA.

It was heart-breaking watching Kenyan athletes miss out in the medal bracket in key events that the nation has dominated for more than 50 years.

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