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Kenya shouldn't bury head in the sand over age cheating scandal

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Thea Lafond of Dominica competes in the Women's Triple Jump during the 2023 USATF NYC Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 24, 2023 in New York City.[AFP]

Kenyan athletics is once again on the spot, with concerns being raised on age manipulation among athletes.

Allegations of several athletics stars presenting inaccurate dates of birth to be allowed to unfairly participate in junior races, is placing Kenya on the spotlight.

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