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Records tumble: Two gold medals punctuate Kenya’s imperious run

By Omulo okoth in Nassau, Bahamas

Kenya’s women’s 4x1,500m relay team poses with the clock after setting a new world record while winning the event during the IAAF World Relays Championships in Nassau, Bahamas, on Saturday. From left to right are Irene Jelegat, Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon, Mercy Cherono and Hellen Obiri. [PHOTO: REUTERS]

Two gold medals, one with a world record, and a national record punctuated Kenya’s imperious run at these inaugural World Relays in this Atlantic Ocean island on Saturday evening.

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