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August 10, 2026
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Kenya finish 2nd in Oregon World Athletics U20 Championships

Kenya finish 2nd in Oregon World Athletics U20 Championships

Kenya secured second place behind the host nation, the USA, as the 21st World Athletics U20 Championships wrapped up on Sunday evening at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, USA...

✨ Key Highlights

Kenya finished in second place at the 21st World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, trailing behind host nation USA.

  • The Kenyan team, comprising 23 athletes, secured 11 medals: 4 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze.
  • Key gold medalists included Wilson Chepkwech, Josephine Mancha (1500m), Frankline Kibet (3000m), and Emmanuel Kiprono (5000m).
  • This performance marks an improvement for Kenya, surpassing their fifth-place finish at the 2024 championships in Lima, Peru.

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