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Lead Stories: Wednesday, December 3, 2008

French TV Report with Luke Kibet from Kenya’s Rift Valley

Posted February 5th, 2008 at 1:00 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results

kenya.mapFrench television has produced an 11 minute report on the situation facing athletes in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. The report features world marathon champion Luke Kibet, and one of Lucas Sang’s brothers (Sang, an Olympian, was killed by a mob). There is extensive footage of athletes in training. Kibet allows the cameras to enter his home where he shows that he’s well-armed in case of attack.

Yes, the report is in French, but it’s worth a look even if you don’t speak French, especially if you’ve never been to this part of the world. Thanks to Carole Fuchs for bringing this to our attention.

http://videos.tf1.fr/video/emissions/septahuit/0,,3702383,00-tf1-video-sept-huit-course-contre-mort-.html


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Note on the News: Gharib OK After Serious Car Accident

Posted December 29th, 2007 at 2:55 PM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

Jaouad GharibFrench language wire services are reporting that two-time world marathon champion, Jaouad Gharib, was OK after being involved in a serious car accident in Morocco. The accident took place on Dec. 21, on the road between Meknès and Khénifra where the athlete was driving to visit his family for a holiday. His 4×4 flipped, causing mostly minor injuries.

You can read the story here (in French). Thanks to Carole Fuchs for pointing out the story, and we wish Jaouad a speedy recovery and return to training.

http://fr.allafrica.com/stories/200712240844.html


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