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Disappointment marks day one of the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing

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(L-R) Silver medallist Ethiopia's Yemane Tsegay, gold medallist Eritrea's Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and bronze medallist Uganda's Munyo Solomon Mutai pose with their medals on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men’s marathon athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in Beijing on August 22, 2015. AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

Kenyans were disappointed with the poor show by the men’s marathon team at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing yesterday.

Gloom was evident as athletes and fans gathered in various joints in Eldoret to watch the 10,000m final later in the day, and again, Britain’s Mo Farah pulled a fast one on Kenyans.

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