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Behind the finish line — The 77 Percent

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Stefan Möhl
July 11, 2025

In this week’s special edition of the show, we meet twenty-nine year old Kenyan, Alice Chebii. She has dedicated everything to becoming a world-class runner. We follow her journey as she escapes an abusive relationship for Kenya’s elite high-altitude training grounds, where champions are made, but often at the cost of mental health. Can Chebii rise to the top? And what happens if she doesn’t?

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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