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How luck factor has seen Kenyans bag medals at will

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Women-only Marathon World record holder Mary Keitany displays medals she won in different world competitions at their residential home in Ten Elgeyo Marakwet County yesterday. 23.09.2021 [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

It is no doubt that Kenyan athletes have dominated middle and long distance races across the globe, and their fascinating endurance and stunning shows have earned them global admiration.

Before setting out for triumphs in local and international athletics competitions, athletes tune up their engines through hard training.

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