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September 17, 2026
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The world has been running on Kenyan legs and in 2029 it comes home to pay

The world has been running on Kenyan legs and in 2029 it comes home to pay

Nairobi's win in Budapest is not a trophy for the sports ministry. It is the first time this country gets to own the business it invented...

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Kenya's significant contribution to global athletics, particularly in long-distance running, is set to be recognized and capitalized on domestically. The article highlights that the world has benefited from Kenyan talent for years, and 2029 marks a pivotal year for Kenya to "own the business it invented."

  • Kenya is being recognized for its foundational role in global athletics, especially in long-distance running.
  • A dedicated, unnamed coach in Iten has spent 30 years nurturing world champions without direct stadium recognition.
  • 2029 is identified as the year Kenya aims to take ownership of the athletic business it has pioneered.

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