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Originally published by KBC SportsJuly 28, 2026
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Lemiso and Kitum tasked with retaining Kenya’s 3000msc title in Oregon

Reigning African Under-18 champion Emmanuel Lemiso will team up with African Under-20 silver medalist Nicholas Kitum as they seek to retain the 3000m steeplechase title at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships from 5th to 9 next month in Eugene,Oregon,USA...
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Two of Kenya's promising young athletes, Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum, have been tasked with defending Kenya's 3000m steeplechase title at the upcoming World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
- Kenya aims to retain its 3000m steeplechase title, previously won by Edmund Sere in 2020.
- Reigning African Under-18 champion Emmanuel Lemiso and African Under-20 silver medalist Nicholas Kitum will represent Kenya.
- Both athletes express confidence and determination to achieve podium finishes at the championships, scheduled for August 5th to 9th.
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