East Africa runners are so good because of desire to win and NOT
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The elite East African runners whose American dreams hang in the balance, Marathon
Sekgodiso upsets Kenyans with a classy 800m run
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The reasons why Kenyans always win marathons lie in one region
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BBC Sport - East African runners: What makes them so dominant?
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African athletes win gold as World Under-20 Champs get underway - AW
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Running Circles around Us: East African Olympians' Advantage May Be More Than Physical
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PDF) Kenyan and Ethiopian Distance Runners: What Makes Them So Good?
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Untold stories: why we should know more about East African runners, Running
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Untold stories: why we should know more about East African runners, Running
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Untold stories: why we should know more about East African runners
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The reasons why Kenyans always win marathons lie in one region
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Running vs. Walking: Which Is Better for Lasting Health? - The New York Times
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The reasons why Kenyans always win marathons lie in one region