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Kenya’s team of junior athletes delivered a powerful performance at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia, finishing second in the medal table behind the USA. The team won a total of 6 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze medals, showcasing the next generation of Kenyan track and field stars. Standout performances included gold medals from Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the 800m and Rhonex Kipruto in the 10,000m race walk. The young athletes demonstrated not only talent but also great maturity in handling the pressure of a global championship, signaling that Kenya’s dominance in distance running is set to continue for years to come.