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Patience pays for Kenyan juniors: Under-20 athletes ooze class, lead in global rankings

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Celliphine Chespol Celebrates winning gold in women's 3000m steeplechase with CS Rashid Echesa and assistant team manager John Kimetto on July 13, 2018 in Tampere Finland. [Dennis Okeyo, Standard]

After years of wait, it’s time to bask in world glory

Patience, determination and focus played a pivotal role as Kenya finished tops at the end of the World Under-20 Championships in Tampere, Finland.

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