Why Kenyan men must sweat more to win gold medals at global athletics events

They have been challenged by their women counterparts after losing dominance at the Tokyo World Championships...

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The article emphasizes the need for Kenyan male runners to significantly increase their effort and determination to achieve gold medals at global athletics competitions. It suggests that they must continually remind themselves of the dedication required for success and seek motivation from anthems.

The article references Paul Bryant's quote: “There is a lot of blood, sweat and guts between dreams and success.”
Emmanuel Wanyonyi, a gold medallist, is shown celebrating after the men's 800m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 20, 2025.
The article suggests listening to classic anthems like Queen’s ‘We are the Champions’ or Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ for motivation.

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