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GLIMMER OF HOPE FOR SAWE: Chef De Mission Soi says he is still pursuing high jumper’s inclusion in Rio

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High Jumper Mathew Sawe in training session ahead of Rio Olympics 2016 at Kipchoge Stadium Uasin Gishu County on July 19, 2016.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

High jumper Mathew Sawe’s dream of participating at the Olympics might not be over, after all.

Sawe, a Kenya Defence Forces athlete, was hoping to make his debut at the Rio Olympics next month after winning an Africa title in Durban last month, but his mark did not hit the Olympic qualifying standards.

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