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CS Namwamba has urged Kenyan athletes to reclaim the 3,000m steeplechase title in Paris.
Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has issued a rallying call for Kenyan athletes urging them to reclaim their long standing dominance in the 3,000m steeplechase at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris.
This clarion call was made during a recent emotional farewell of the legendary Henry Rono, laid to rest at his Kirobon Farm in Kuresoi North Sub-County, Nakuru County.
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In an homage to the late Rono, a figure synonymous with athletic greatness, Namwamba highlighted the significance of honoring Kenya's storied past by securing future victories.
"The 3,000m steeplechase crown is more than a medal; it's a tribute to the legends we've lost and the dreams they carried," Namwamba expressed, underlining the emotional weight of the challenge ahead.
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The loss of the steeplechase title at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Games to Soufiane El Bakkali marked a departure from Kenya's streak of victories that began in the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
In preparation for the monumental task, Namwamba revealed comprehensive plans to galvanize Kenya's steeplechase contenders.
"I have tasked Athletics Kenya with a vital mission: to unite our steeplechase athletes in a specialized training camp. Together, they will forge the path to victory," he announced.
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Supported by a governmental allocation of Ksh190 million aimed at grassroots sports development, these centers are envisioned as breeding grounds for the next generation of champions.
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Reflecting on the historical context, Namwamba lamented the missed opportunities of Kenyan legends like Rono, who was deprived of Olympic glory due to boycotts in 1976 and 1980.
The Cabinet Secretary also paid tribute to Kelvin Kiptum, a promising athlete whose Olympic dreams were cut short tragically.
"Our message to those heading to Paris is clear: win not just for yourselves, but as a fitting homage to those who could not stand where you will," he implored, emphasizing the depth of Kenya's commitment to honoring its athletes past and present.
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Rono's legacy is monumental, having shattered four world records within just 81 days, a feat unparalleled in the history of athletics.
His victories at the 1978 Commonwealth Games and the All Africa Games the same year are testaments to his unparalleled talent and dedication.
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