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Athletes out to correct London 2012 mistakes

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President Uhuru Kenyatta with Sevens rugby captain Andrew Amonde (left) and marathoner Wesley Korir at State House, Nairobi yesterday when the President handed over the flag to Team Kenya ahead of the Rio Olympics. PHOTO: PSCU

After the low key performance at the 2012 London showpiece, Kenya heads to the Rio games with heads held high.

The athletics squad wound up training yesterday at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium, all breathing fire ahead of the track and field action that begins on Friday next week.

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