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Volvo Ocean Race CEO KNUT FROSTAD is stepping down at the end of '15 after eight years at the helm for family reasons. He took over as CEO in '08. Frostad said, "I am an 'all-or-nothing' person and this is an 'all-or-nothing' race. I now want to dedicate more of my time to my young family" (Volvo Ocean Race). ... The Kenya Rugby Union confirmed the appointment of BENJAMIN AYIMBA as head coach of the Kenya Sevens team. Ayimba takes over from former head coach FELIX OCHIENG, who handled the team during the '14-15 season. He will be tasked with preparing the team for the upcoming Safari Sevens as well as the men's 2016 Olympic qualifiers on Nov. 14-15 in Johannesburg (KRU).

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