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Who will stop Jebet? Steeplechase, a race made in Kenya for Kenyans

(Ltor) Barhain's Ruth Jebet, Kenya's Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi and Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech compete in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 15, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

Kiyeng ready for second bite at the cherry as new spirit looms in the air.

It's an interesting statistic. From their rural homes, school, to training regimen, they all share a cocktail of similarities.

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