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Article: Kenyans consider boycott Runners reportedly face limits with U.S. events
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- May 3, 1998
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Top Kenyan runners, angered by the reported attempts of some
American race organizers and sponsors to limit their appearances in
United States 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 under 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