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Calabar High's Kimar Farquharson onhis way to a record run of 1:49.46 in theClass One 800m at the CamperdownClassic inside the National Stadium,yesterday. (Photo: Karl Mclarty)
Athletics, Sports
February 8, 2020

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Middle distance king Farquharson lights up Camperdown Classic with record run

Story on Page 76Calabar High’s Kimar Farquharson on his way to a record run of 1:49.46 in the Class One 800m at the Camperdown Classic inside the National Stadium, yesterday.

(Photo: Karl Mclarty)

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