Kenya’s Purity Chepkirui wins gold medal in the women's 1500m as compatriot Jemutai bags bronze

Purity Chepkirui crossing the finishing line during World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 22, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Purity Chepkirui and Winnie Jemutai on Sunday bagged gold and bronze respectively for Kenya in the women's 1500m at the ongoing World Athletics Under-20 Championships.

Chepkirui crossed the finish line in 4.16.07 to win the race with compatriot Jemutai finishing third in 4:18.99 to bag bronze.

Athletes in the women's 1500m in action during World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 22, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Ethiopia's Diribe Welteji finished second to take silver in 4.26.45.

“Just the mere fact that I am wearing a Kenyan jersey gave me the much needed motivation to bring glory to our country. I knew my Ethiopian rival will bring a fight to the race and I had made up my mind that I had to produce my best performance,” said Chepkirui.