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Naomi Ombongi of Laikipia Air Base in action as she throws the discus during the 2nd New KCC/Athletics Kenya track and field weekend meeting at Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri. The competition in various events ended on Saturday. Photo/ JOSEPH KANYI

Naomi Ombongi of Laikipia Air Base in action as she throws the discus during the 2nd New KCC/Athletics Kenya track and field weekend meeting at Ruring’u Stadium in Nyeri. The competition in various events ended on Saturday. Photo/ JOSEPH KANYI 

By JOSEPH KANYI
Posted  Saturday, March 20  2010 at  20:00

In Summary

  • The budding long distance runner was preparing for races in Europe

Beijing Olympics gold medallist Asbel Kiprop started his track and field season on a high note as he easily won the 800m race. His finishing time of 1.51.4 was, however, under the qualifying time of 1.47.30.

David Mutinda was second and Abraham Sawe third.

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