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Afraha Stadium roars back to life with thrilling track action

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Women's 3000m Steeplechase final in action at Afraha Stadium on April 4, 2025, during the Athletics Kenya Betika Track and Field Weekend Meeting. Diana Chepkemoi of Lemotit Athletics Camp clocked 9:38.0 to edge out Celestine Biwot of Kenya Defence Forces ,who finished second in 9:39.5. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

After four years of silence, Nakuru's iconic Afraha Stadium burst back into action this time with a new look .

The newly-laid sky blue tartan track hosted a storm of talent as budding stars and elite runners lit up the arena during day one of the Athletics Kenya Betika track and field weekend meeting.

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