9 January 2008
Posted to the web 8 January 2008

Chris Musumba
Nairobi

At least seven major athletics training camps have been shut down in Eldoret, Kenya's cradle for track and field talent, while a few are still open but operating at half their capacities.

This follows the ethnic flare-up over the controversial general glection results. Eldoret and Iten were among the worst hit areas as camp owners evacuated their athletes to safety in either Nairobi or Europe.

Only the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) sponsored High Altitude Training Camp in Eldoret has remained open but under tight security with at least 40 athletes, 10 of whom are foreigners.