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Athletes compete in the women's 3000m U20 race during the 2026 Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour at Nyayo Stadium on Friday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Junior athletes displayed superior tactics as they booked their tickets to the 2026 World Under-20 Championships on day one of Kenya’s national trials yesterday.
Youngsters said they were cognisant of the hopes they are set to carry on their shoulders as they represent an expectant country at the World Under-20 Championships scheduled for August 5-9 in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
As they crossed the finish lines first and second for automatic qualifications, under-20 athletes who have flown Kenyan colours in past contests confirmed that their participation at global arenas was not a fluke.
