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Kenya shines by scooping 20 medals at East Africa under 20/18 in Tanzania

Kenya dominated day one of the the East and Central Africa Athletics Under-18 and Under-20 Championships in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

 In a six nation championships, Kenya collected 20 medals; 14 gold and six silver with defending champions Ethiopia giving the championships a bye.

Other countries participating are the hosts Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Zanzibar and Somalia

Medallists

Under-20

Gold: Isaac Omurwa (100m), Sebastian Kakaya(400m), Brian Kiptum (800m), Justus Muasya (5,000m), Judy Kemunto (400m), Irene Jepkemboi (javelin)

Silver: Wesley Kibet (Silver), Charles Kipng’etich (Long jump)

Under-18

Gold: Jackline Onguyo (100m) Beatrice Machoka (400m), Dorcas Chepkemoi (800m), Nancy Cherop (3,000m), 4x100m (Selfa Ojiambo, Jackline Onguyo, Beatrice Machoka, Sharon Moraa), Samuel Toili (400m), Kelvin Koech (800m)

Silver: Sharon Moraa (100m), Mercy Bosibori (400m), Norman Cheruiyot (400m), Amos Kipkemoi (800m)

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