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  • Dog accused of preventing Kenya from winning marathon

    A Kenyan senator has criticized sports bodies for inaction after a dog chased Robert Kimutai Ng’eno during a marathon in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last week.

    Reports said the Kenyan athlete was leading with 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to go when the dog appeared and followed him. Despite efforts by some spectators to chase the dog away, the encounter was said to have caused Ng’eno to lose concentration and eventually finish in third place.

    Kenyans Cornelius Kiplagat and Paul Kipngetich Tanui finished first and second respectively.

    The photo of the dog chasing Ng’eno has been widely shared on social media and some people are wondering why nothing was done to protect the athlete. Kenyan Senator Samson Cherargei said on X (formerly Twitter): “This athlete was stripped of his dignity and subjected to unspeakable ridicule.”

    He claimed that Kenyan Sports Minister Ababu Namwamba and Kenya Athletics had failed the runner, adding that they “did not find it wise to protest and ask Argentine authorities to investigate.”

  • Dog held responsible for preventing Kenyan marathon runner victory

    A Kenyan senator has expressed strong criticism towards sports organizations for their lack of action following an incident in which a dog chased Robert Kimutai Ng’eno during the Buenos Aires marathon in Argentina last week.

    Reports indicate that Ng’eno, a Kenyan runner who was leading the race with just 4km (2.5 miles) to go, was unexpectedly pursued by the canine.

    Despite attempts by some spectators to chase the dog away, the encounter reportedly disrupted Ng’eno’s concentration, ultimately causing him to finish in third place.

    His compatriots, Cornelius Kiplagat and Paul Kipngetich Tanui, claimed the first and second positions.

    A widely shared photo of the dog chasing Ng’eno has ignited discussions on social media, with some questioning why more wasn’t done to protect the athlete.

    Kenyan Senator Samson Cherargei voiced his concerns, stating, “The athlete was stripped of his dignity and subjected to unwarranted ridicule.”

    He further argued that both Kenya’s Sports Minister, Ababu Namwamba, and Athletics Kenya had let the runner down, emphasizing their failure to advocate for an investigation by Argentine authorities.