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Article: Kenyan runners threaten boycott of U.S. races
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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.
It seems the 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 the 3,000m steeplechase in less than eight minutes.
``If they are not careful, we'll boycott races in the U.S.''
The controversy arose after the New York Times reported April 16 that race organizers were trying to limit the ...