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Kenya's new breed of athletes stealing the show with eloquence and confidence

Kenya's athlete Faith Kipyegon (L), Kenya's athlete Dorcus Ewoi and Australia's Linden Hall react after competing in the women's 1500m semi-final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 14, 2025. (Jewel SAMAD / AFP)

Kenya is witnessing the rise of a new breed of athletes; those that are chasing academic dreams and athletics glory, side by side.

And their eloquence and confidence is slowly settling the debate on whether the country’s big shots need translators while addressing the world at finish lines after jaw-dropping performances.

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