Kenya’s Winnie Jemutai, Purity Chepkirui storm 1,500m final

Kenya's Winnie Jemutai celebrating after clinching second position in the 1500M Women category during the World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 20, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya's Winnie Jemutai and Purity Chepkirui are through to the 1,500 metres final of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

In Heat 1, Jemutai finished behind Diribe Welteji from Ethiopian who won in 4:26.26 as she eased through in second place with a time of 4:26.47.