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Article: Kenyan runners upset at U.S. slights
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- April 25, 1998
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JOHN NENE Associated Press Writer
AP Online
04-25-1998
NYAHURURU, Kenya (AP) _ 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.
The problem, it seems, is that Americans don't like getting beaten.
``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-eight minutes in the 3,000m 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 trying ...