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Denied! Kenyan athletes barred from representing Türkiye

Athletes Brigid Kosgei and Ronald Kwemoi.


Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

By  James Mwamba

Lead Editor - Sports

Nation Media group

World Athletics has rejected applications by top Kenyan athletes to represent Türkiye in international competitions.

The five athletes include former world record holder in women’s marathon, Brigid Kosgei, and former world 5000 metres silver medallist Ronald Kwemoi.

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