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World Athletics awards fuel superstars campaign to shine in 2026

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Kenya's world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Kenya's long distance and steeplechase athlete Edmund Serem, Kenya's London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe, President's award from President of World Athletics. [AFP]

After illustrious World Athletics awards in Monaco on Sunday night, the country's superstars are buoyed by another historic recognition.

Despite missing out on the Athlete of the Year awards, Kenya's brilliant stars dominated the stage during the colourful event.

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