Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey and hurdler Colin Jackson were two of the stars at the International Indoor Track and Field Meet in Maebashi, Japan on Monday.
Canadian sprinter Donovan Bailey and hurdler Colin Jackson were two of the stars at the International Indoor Track and Field Meet in Maebashi , Japan on Monday.
The city of Maebashi is trying to help the South Sudanese runners. Groups have donated about $300,000 to support their training. Other people are spending time helping the runners with life in Japan.
Athletes around the world who hope to qualify for the Olympics are still trying to stay fit. That includes a group of four runners from the world’s youngest country, South Sudan. They are training with one of their coaches in Japan. The runners are working out in Maebashi , a city about 100 kilometers from Tokyo.