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>S. Sudan refugee Olympians run for glory of lost home

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By Ailéen Kimutai South Sudanese refugees living in Kenya arrive at the International Airport Antonio Carlos Jobim airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 29, 2016. By Vanderlei Almeida (AFP) Nairobi (AFP) - There will be more South Sudanese competing at the Rio Games in the Olympics refugee team than for the African state that will be taking part for the first time. Five South Sudanese runners who make up half of the refugee Olympic Team arrived in Rio on Friday. For the likes of James Nyang Chiengjiek the troubles of home have cast a shadow over the tough preparations for the Games which start August 5. South Sudan is allowed to send three runners who will take part with special...

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