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Huge turn out in Thika meet as athletes prepare for Tokyo Worlds

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Samuel Gathimba celebrates after wining the 10km Wlak Race at the second Athletics Kenya Track and Field meeting in Thika on February 28, 2025. [AK Media]

The Betika Athletics Kenya second Track and Field weekend meeting in Thika yesterday saw a remarkable turnout, with athletes sharpening their skills ahead of the Tokyo World Championships in August.

Samuel Gathimba, a two-time Olympian and multiple Africa championship walk race champion dominated the men's 10km.

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