Kenyan athletes shine in Tokyo, but anti-doping efforts remain in the dark

Kenyan athletes may have shone at the world championships in Tokyo, winning seven golds, but persistent allegations of doping still cast a shadow as the global anti-doping agency threatens to sanction the east African country.

The warning is anything but trivial for a nation whose runners embody Kenyans hopes for lifting families out of poverty, a desperate desire that can drive some over the line.

Over the years, and following numerous scandals, Kenya has repeatedly promised and invested millions to clear up the issue -- but it remains high up on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) watchlist.

"Most of our athletes are running to escape poverty and support their families, and they, as a result, will use all manner of things, including doping," said Kenya's three-time Boston Marathon win