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Some Kenyan runners see doping as a path to glory, and to basic sustenance

ITEN, Kenya: Thousands of feet above the Great Rift Valley that runs through East Africa, the small city of Iten, Kenya, calls itself the Home of Champions. It has long produced and attracted ...
Houston Public Media

Kenyan runners win men's and women's races in New York City Marathon

Benson Kipruto, 34, and Hellen Obiri, 35, both from Kenya, secured victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Kipruto, an Olympic bronze medalist, narrowly beat fellow Kenyan Alexander ...
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BMW Berlin-Marathon 2025 Results: Kenyan Runners Claim Men's, Women's Title

The BMW Berlin-Marathon 2025 concluded on Sept. 21. With a plethora of participants on the marathon course, here's how the best runners finished! The 51st running of the BMW Berlin-Marathon 2025 took ...
Arizona State Press

Jumping life's hurdles: How Kenyan runners became top athletes at ASU

Last year, two runners from Kenya joined ASU's men's cross country program and immediately made their mark on the team. Sophomores Dennis Rono and Lemerian Lemashon consistently ran top times for the ...
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To find their next great runners, U.S. colleges look to rural Kenya

ELDORET, Kenya — The runners came from across Kenya, lured by the top prize in the 3,000 meters: the chance to move to the United States and compete for a leading American college. Organizers ...
The New York Times

Some Kenyan Runners See Doping as a Path to Glory, and to Basic Sustenance

Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many athletes who are seeking an edge also want a way out of poverty. Officials acknowledge that Kenya has a doping problem, but many ...