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FIVE-STAR GENERAL? Asbel leads Kenyans to Oslo, as he eyes fifth Diamond League win

Asbel Kiprop of Kenya (2nd L) gestures as he crosses the finish line ahead of second-placed compatriot Elijah Motonei Managoi (L) and third-placed Abdalaati Iguider of Morocco (4th L) to win the men's 1500 metres final at the 15th IAAF Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 30, 2015. REUTERS

Three-time world 1,500m champion Asbel Kiprop has trained his sights on a fifth title at the Exxon Mobil Dream mile in Oslo, Norway, tonight.

Asbel, who has won the IAAF Daimond Trophy twice, posted a world leading time and meet record of 3:29.33 on Sunday in Birmingham after chalking up victories in Doha and the Bowerman Mile in Eugene.

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