Kenyan city removes statues of athletes after intense social media backlash
Hindustan TimesIn Eldoret, Kenya, known as the "home of champions" for its rich history in athletics, authorities found themselves in a tight spot after unveiling statues intended to celebrate the town's athletic and agricultural heritage. The statues, representing male and female athletes, were installed at critical roundabouts ahead of Eldoret's official designation as a city. One statue speculated to represent world-record-holding 1500 m runner Faith Kipyegon was particularly mocked for its unrecognizable and exaggerated features: "It is a reflection of our collective mediocrity as a country." Another, thought to be of marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, was similarly criticized and labeled a "joke" by viewers: “Whoever did this will not see heaven,” an ‘X’ user said.
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