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| Margaret Nyairera Wambui of Kenya celebrates winning the 800m final during day three of the IAAF World Junior Championships at Hayward Field on July 24, 2014 in Eugene, Oregon. Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images/AFP |
Kenya moved to the top of the medals table on day three of action at the 15th IAAF World Junior Championships in Eugene, Oregonon on Thursday with Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe and Margaret Nyairera Wambui, winning gold medals in the 1,500 and 800 metres races respectively.
Lillian Kasait Rengeruk won silver in the 3,000 metres with Hillary Cheruiyot Ngetich (1,500m) and Valentina Chepkwemoi Mateiko (3,000m) striking bronze to bring Kenya’s tally to eight medals, two gold, two silver and four bronze.
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