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Boit, Misoi on a mission to help Kenya regain steeplechase grip

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Former 3000m steeplechase World Record holder Wilson Boit Kipketer addresses athletes during a time trials event at Complete Sports in Kaptagat on Friday October 11, 2024. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

Former 3000m steeplechase world record holder Wilson Boit and former world junior silver medallist Kipkurui Misoi are on a mission.

After dominating the 3000m steeplechase event in 1990s and early 2000s, the two legends are back from retirement to try and help reclaim Kenya's glory in the water and barrier race.

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