Kenya: Wanjiru, Gathimba Win Africa Race Walk Titles in Durban to Qualify for Rio Olympics

History making Kenya's Grace Wanjiru claimed her sixth consecutive title when she won women's 20km race walk at the Africa Athletics Championships that were due to end Sunday at Kings Park, Durban.

The 37-year-old Wanjiru, who is also the reigning African Games champion, clocked 1 hour, 30 minutes and 43 seconds to triumph and officially seal a place at the Rio Olympic Games.

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