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Kenyans seek to break European curse as they head to Budapest

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Simon Koech (left) and Ishmael Kipkurui training at Moi International stadium ahead of the 19th edition of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Aug 14, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

History, threat and uncertainty define Kenya's medal prospects at the 19th World Athletics Championships that gets underway inside the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday.

There is a history of poor Kenyan performances at the World Athletics Championships and the Olympic Games held in western Europe and the US. But they stage good shows while competing in Asia.

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