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Feature: Chinese athletes gain inspiration from Kenyan peers

Chinese runner Dong Guojian (1st L) attends a training session in Eldoret, Kenya, on Sept. 27, 2022. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

Relishing the cool breeze which swept across Kipchoge Keino Stadium on the outskirts of the northwestern Kenyan town of Eldoret, Chinese runner Dong Guojian proved his athletic mojo as he made dozens of laps on the track.

Kenya's success in long-distance running has long been sought by people and athletes from many parts of the world, including Chinese marathoners who have come here in droves to learn and train.

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