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To prevent early specialization harm, Athletics Kenya launched Growth Monitoring for U-16 athletes on July 1, 2025—tracking height, weight, puberty stage, and bone age via ultrasounds. Training loads are adjusted accordingly. A child isn’t a small adult—they’re a future one, said Dr. Peter Kamau. Pilots reduced growth-plate injuries by 68%. All national youth camps now require bi-annual scans. World Athletics is reviewing the protocol for global adoption.