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Childhood hardships fuel Kenyan stars to Tokyo glories

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Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line to win the men's category in the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo, Japan March 6, 2022. via REUTERS

The storyline is always familiar. Childhood challenges often fuel Kenyan athletes’ determination to excel in distance running.

And the script was no different at the Tokyo Marathon yesterday.

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