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Walking the talk: Gathimba ready to win maiden Olympic medal

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Walker Samuel Gathimba in training session at Kipchoge Stadium, Eldoret [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

For many years now, race walking in Kenya has been about veteran David Kimutai.

The Kenya Defence Forces athlete has dominated the men’s walk like a colossus at home, but has always found the going tough at the Olympics.

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