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Ruto hails Kipyegon, Chebet for shattering world records at Prefontaine Classic

Kenyan athletics stars Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet.

President William Ruto has commended Kenyan athletics stars Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet following their record-breaking performances at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, July 5.

Kipyegon, 31, delivered a spectacular run in the women’s 1,500 metres, setting a new world record of 3:48.68 seconds.

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