Kenya’s Runners Sprint From Poverty, Trip Over Doping Drama
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Kenya’s famed running program is like Usain Bolt meets Breaking Bad, showcasing incredible talent but stumbling into a doping crisis. Runners laced with dreams and steroids are caught in a race to 'escape poverty,' proving the shortest path to greatness might involve some questionable shortcuts. As one insider noted, it’s a tough path where 'immense talent' meets immense temptation. In the land that churns gold out of dirt, these speedsters teach us that even the fastest feet have to dodge both poverty and random drug tests.
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Source: Statnews | Published: 8/4/2025 | Author: Bob Herman
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