The rise and fall of Kenya's distance star Kibiwott Kandie

Former world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been hit with a seven-year ban. The athlete was found to have used an invalid document for his defence...

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Kenyan distance runner Kibiwott Kandie achieved a historic feat by smashing the half marathon world record at the 2020 Valencia 21km race.

Kandie set a new world record, beating the previous time by 29 seconds.
The athlete, a member of the military, brought pride to Kenya.
His performance captivated audiences and inspired a new generation of athletes.

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