London 2012: Kenya's runners aim to drag golden haul from the disarray

Kenyan athletes have revolted before London 2012 and their star runner was accused of stabbing a woman – but the African nation still dominates world distance running

Ordo ab chao – out of chaos, comes order. It is one of the oldest freemason mottos, attributed to the 14th century craft masons. In their own pursuit of world domination, it seems to be the motto the Kenyan Olympic team is adopting in 2012.

Kenyan runners have become a familiar sight on Olympic podiums ever since the great Kipchog...