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After conquering Africa, Waiyaki aims to take world by storm

Acehood Waiyaki parades his medal he won in men's 49kg category during the African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Weightlifting is a sport that requires strength, time focus and dedication in order to excel to coveted levels.

Just 13 years old, Acehood Waiyaki is already trailblazing in the sport. His star has started to shine a few years after he embraced the sport.

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