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Chepseba shines in 5000m at Nakuru Safaricom AK series

Safaricom Athletics Series
Nickson Chepseba (in blue) leading the 5000 metres men furing the Safaricom Athletics Series held at Afraha Stadium Nakuru on April 4,2015.He crossed the finishing line clocking 13:37:3 followed by Jairus Birech and Vedic Kipkoech both fro Iten  who finished second and third respectively PHOTO:KIPSANG JOSEPH

The 2011 Diamond League series winner Nickson Chepseba of Kenya Police easily beat other athletes in the 5,000m race on the final day of the Safaricom Athletics Series at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru.

Chepseba, who participated in the 5,000m run for the first time, crossed the line in 13:37:3 followed by 3,000m 2014 Commonwealth Silver medallist Jairus Birech (13:38:4) and Vedic Kipkoech (13:42:3), both from Iten.

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