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FAMILY RIVALRY RELOADED: Kiprop, Kiplagat rekindle battle of their fathers 29 years ago

Winner Asbel Kiprop of Kenya (R) is congratulated by second-placed compatriot Elijah Motonei Managoi after the men's 1500 metres final at the 15th IAAF Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China August 30, 2015. REUTERS

An exciting family rivalry beckons as the men’s 1,500m round one gets underway at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro this afternoon.

The battle rekindles memories of the 1987 All Africa Games 1,500m clash between David Kebenei and James Seurei, now a coach in Eldoret.

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