Kenya's runners were dealt a heavy blow when the IOC cut off their funding, with a suspension likely to follow.

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This happened due to the country's troubled Olympic Committee refusing to make changes to its constitution.

The IOC wants a fresh set of regulations addressing issues of good governance within the country’ Olympic committee which has been marred by issues on doping, mismanagement and political pressure.

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If a ban does take place, it means Kenya will not be able to send a team to the Olympics or participate in any IOC-run event until it is lifted.

Kenya finished second behind USA in the track medals tally at the Rio Olympics.

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It will be truly unfortunate for the runners as they are among the best in the world.