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Rhonex Kipruto replaces Geoffrey Kamworor in 10,000 metres Olympics team

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Rhonex kipruto celebrates winning men's 10000m finals at Ratina stadium, Tampere, Finland on July 1o, 2018. [Dennis Okeyo, Standard]

It has been a matter of speculation on who will take up the big challenge since Thursday when Geoffrey Kamworor pulled out of the country's 10,000m squad.

But on Sunday, World Under 20 10,000m champion Rhonex Kipruto was officially named for the assignment.

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