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Kenyans have Faith Chepngetich in chase for 1,500m gold

Kenya's Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon celebrates after winning the gold medal in the women's 1500-meter final during the World Athletics Championships in London Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. (AP, Matt Dunham)

If ever there was one athlete that Kenyans wish was not in Tokyo then it has to be Sifan Hassan.

The Dutch athlete raced to a 5,000m gold medal on Monday ahead of Kenya’s Hellen Obiri.

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