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Jackline Wambui knew she would perform well in the IAAF Under 18 World Championships 800m final, but she had no idea that she would post a world-leading time in the process.
Parading against compatriot Lydia Jeruto Lagat and Ethiopian Hirut Meshesha and company on the final day of the championships yesterday at Kasarani, the 17-year-old mustered awesome courage and strength to break the tape in a World U18 leading time of 2:01.46.
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