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The statues were unveiled ahead of Thursday 's ceremony giving Eldoret city status.
Eldoret is known as the "home of champions" as it is at the centre of the Rift Valley , where most of Kenya ’s world-beating athletes come from.
Local residents and Kenyans online said they bore little resemblance to the athletes they allegedly represent.
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