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Kenyan exports set for battle against Team Kenya stars once again

Kenya's Betsy Saina celebrates as she places first in the Women's Group during the 42nd edition of the Paris Marathon on April 8, 2018 in Paris. [AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG]

United by their common motherland but separated by their mission at global championships, Kenyan stars and the country’s exports are warming up for another sizzling competition.

Statistically, Kenya has more than 4,000 athletes including middle and distance runners, sprinters and field stars. And because of the competitiveness to fly the country’s flag, a number of top athletes opted to represent foreign nations in their bid to bask in glory, at the global stage.

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