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Why athletes receive chance to train in Iten with open arms

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Spanish marathoner Luis Blanco Martinez training at Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County on August 28, 2022. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

When the iconic Kamariny Stadium in Iten was brought down six years ago to pave way for an upgrade, critics predicted a massive exodus of athletes out of one of the world's esteemed training locations.

But Iten, which is situated in Elgeyo Marakwet County, remained the Mecca of athletics, with local and foreign athletes religiously trooping to the small town where they have continued to launch successful careers in the sport.

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