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Prayers abound, fingers crossed as athletes await top awards

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Silver medallist Kenya's Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and bronze medallist Kenya's Kibiwott Kandie celebrate with teammate Kenya's Edward Zakayo.[Courtesy]

Countdown to the World Athletics Awards 2023 is over, and fingers are crossed as the much-awaited feat happens in Monaco tonight.

It is down to the knees for prayers as four Kenyan stars wait to know whether they will taste glory in this year's awards.

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