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ATHLETICS STARS TO LIGHT UP ELDORET: Rudisha, Bett to clash in 400m at Kipchoge Stadium meet tomorrow

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Kenya's Nicholas Bett celebrates winning the final of the men's 400 metres hurdles athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in Beijing on August 25, 2015. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN

Fireworks are expected when world 800m record holder David Rudisha takes on world 400m hurdles champion Nicholas Bett at the Athletics Kenya track and field meeting that starts tomorrow in Eldoret.

By yesterday, the meet venue had not been decided whether it will be held at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium or University of Eldoret track since the contractor, who refurbished Kipchoge Keino Stadium, has closed it demanding his dues.

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