Kenya: Athletics - Relief for Wanjiru As He is Drafted Into Osaka Squad

Nairobi — World half marathon record holder Samuel Kamau Wanjiru has been called up to Kenya's 10,000 metres team for this month's World Athletics Championships in Osaka, Japan.

Wanjiru failed to make the top three at the national trials in Nairobi last weekend but Athletics Kenya have agreed to include the Japan-based runner in the team on the strength of his track record in distance running.

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