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FLYING KENYAN FLAG HIGH: Athletes continue to wow in major championships

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Kenya's Eunice Jepkoech Sum celebrates with her national flag after placing third to take bronze in the final of the women's 800 metres athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in Beijing on August 29, 2015. AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Kenyan athletes staged a commendable 2015 athletics season –which, at best, stands out as a memorable one in as many years.

From the 41st IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Guiyang, China; second Africa Youth Championships staged in Bambous City in Mauritius; ninth IAAF World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia to the Big City marathons and the 14-leg IAAF Diamond League meetings; the Kenyans were absolutely stunning at the finish line –and a bonus from Julius Yego's trademark scream on the pitch.

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