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Cheruiyot in action today, Chepngetich makes semis

Kenya's Timothy Cheruiyot celebrates after winning the Men's 1500m race during the IAAF Diamond League competition on September 6, 2019, in Brussels. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)

Timothy Cheruiyot, who has been in transcendent form over men’s 1,500m in the past two years will lead three other Kenyans as he starts his chase for a world title today at the ongoing World Championships in Doha.

With world 1,500m champion Elijah Manangoi not available to defend his title after sustaining an ankle injury in training, Cheruiyot a newly promoted Inspector at Kenya Prisons Services is out to ensure the country retains the title.

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