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Kenyan stars whose childhood dreams crash-landed, sought solace in athletics

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Edna Kiplagat of Kenya poses with her trophy during the champions photocall of the 2014 London Marathon. [Xinhua]

It's strange how fortunes can conspire against human beings. Childhood dreams are always fuelled in school - with the hope of achieving successful careers.

But some top Kenyan athletes defied the rulebook. They worked hard in school, nursed huge career dreams and hoped to excel in academics. But, oops! Their lofty ambitions crash-landed just before takeoff.

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