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HERO OR VILLAIN? Fans criticise and support crestfallen world champion Asbel in social media

Asbel Kiprop (KEN) of Kenya and Taoufik Makhloufi (ALG) of Algeria compete. REUTERS

Mixed reactions greeted three-time world 1,500m champion Asbel Kiprop’s dismal showing yesterday at the Olympic Stadium.

Asbel, who failed to reclaim his 1,500m Olympic crown, has a huge following in social media and he received support and criticism in equal measure.

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