VOICED : Kenyan athletes head to Rio after threat of Olympic ban

The transcript discusses the challenges and reforms in Kenyan athletics, focusing on doping scandals and the measures taken to address them. It highlights the athletes' preparation for the Rio Olympics, the legislative changes in Kenya, and the hope for a positive future in athletics.

What was the main focus of Kenyan athletes like Asheville Kiprop in preparation for the London 2012 Olympics?

• Learning new running techniques

• Participating in local marathons

• Improving their diet

• Training at high altitude camps

What was the primary reason Kenyan athletes narrowly avoided a collective ban?

• Support from international athletes

• Lack of evidence against them

• Intervention by the Kenyan government

• Involvement of 40 sports stars in doping scandals

What action did the Kenyan Athletics Federation take to address doping issues?

• Banned all athletes from international competitions

• Implemented stricter training regimes

• Increased funding for athletes

• Insisted on cleaning up the sport

What was the outcome of the new anti-doping legislation initially adopted by Kenya?

• It resulted in a ban on Kenyan athletes

• It was accepted by the World Anti-Doping Agency

• It was rejected by the World Anti-Doping Agency

• It led to the suspension of several athletes

Who was charged with doping offences just weeks before the Rio games?

• A Kenyan athlete

• A coach from Eldoret

• The head of the Athletics Federation

• An Italian sports agent