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Article: KENYAN RUNNERS THREATEN BOYCOTT OF U.S. RACES.(Sports)

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April 26, 1998
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Byline: John Nene Associated Press Staff writer John Meyer contributed to this report.

NYAHURURU, Kenya -- Top Kenyan runners, angered by the reported attempts of some American race organizers and sponsors to limit their appearances in U.S. events, say they are considering a boycott.

``I know every sponsor would like to see their own athletes winning, but it's not our mistake to win,'' said Moses Kiptanui, the first athlete to run a sub-8 minutes in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

``If they are not careful, we'll boycott races in the U.S.''

The controversy arose after The New York Times reported on April 16 that race organizers were ...

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