Kenyan stars face harsh reality in day four of Under-20 show

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Mia Maxwell wins the 200m to complete a sprint double in Oregon. [World Athletics]

Kenyan youngsters faced their harshest reality on day four of the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, after suffering beatings in events that the country has dominated for years.

The men’s 800m kicked off at 5:08am East African time yesterday, with huge expectations for a podium spot.

However, Collins Tajewou’s and Nasho Pkiach’s hopes of adding a medal to the tally were crushed by the powerful kicks produced by Imad Bouchajda of Morocco, who claimed the World Under-20 800m title in style, as well as silver and bronze medallists Daniel Williams of Australia and Alejandro Rios of Spain.