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Kenya's Mary Moraa after winning women's 800m gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, in Birmingham, UK. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

History, redemption and inspiration marked the 2022 Commonwealth Games that ended on Sunday night inside Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England.

Kenyan track charges gave the 11-day meet a befitting closure as they bagged 21 medals (six gold, five silver and 10 bronze) to finish the showpiece at 13th place.

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