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If only Pamela Jelimo could turn back the hands of time

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800M women Pamela Jelimo during 5th Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Friday 03/05/13. [PHOTOS: BONIFACE OKENDO]

At just 18 years old, at a time when her peers were struggling to identify their talents, Pamela Jelimo was already attracting the world’s attention.

The 2008 800m Olympic champion became the world’s golden girl at a tender age, a feat that saw her age-mates stare in utmost admiration.

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