Kenyans Discouraged from Entering Utrecht Marathon

In a move that has caused outrage among Kenyan athletes, organisers of the Utrecht Marathon in the Netherlands have discouraged runners from the African country from competing - and winning - the annual 42 kilometer race by offering less prize money compared to their Dutch counterparts.

Kenya's Paul Tergat taking the tape ahead of Hendrick Ramaala to become the ING New York City Marathon 2005 men's champion.

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