Harry Selwyn's Last Race

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At 79, Harry Selwyn continues to embrace life through running, reminiscing about his time with the Kalenjin tribe, renowned for their Olympic success. Despite his presence in Kenya during the tumultuous end of colonial rule, he insists on his detachment from the violence, claiming he was merely a guard. Harry navigates his aging body and personal loss with a stoic routine, prioritizing daily tasks like preparing for races and cooking for his brother, all while postponing the inevitability of death.