Kenya finished at the top of the medal standings as the curtains were drawn on the 18th edition of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Kenya's capital Nairobi Sunday.

The lovely sunny afternoon brought along seven medals; three gold, a silver and three bronze.

That saw Kenya's medal tally surge to 16; eight gold, one silver and seven bronze (8-1-7) for the country's best ever performance in 11 years at the world junior event.

Their achievement superseded the world junior event, surpassing their 2000 Santiago, 2006 Beijing and 2010 Moncton.

(With input from agencies)