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Athletics: Matano, Nekesa are inaugural Red Bull Quicksand 1.6km champions

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Ali Matano on his way toward conquering Red Bull Quicksand men's 1.6km challenge at Kongo River Beach in Diani, Kwale County on December 12,2021.[PHOTO/ COURTESY]

Ali Matano and Sofia Nekesa are the winners of the inaugural edition of Red Bull Quicksand challenge held at Kongo River Beach in Diani, Kwale County on Sunday.

Matano breezed to the tape in 7.00 to win the gruelling 1.6km men's race.

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