Coronavirus: Kenyan marathon runners struggle to maintain competitive edge
By DW
03 May 2020 |
3:32 pm
The coronavirus has brought most elite sports to a grinding halt. While athletes who compete in individual sports are at an advantage, marathon runners too are finding it difficult to maintain their competitive edge.
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