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Kenyan trio of Margaret Chelimo , Gloria Kite and Beatrice Chebet all in women's 5000m final, Semenya out

Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi, of Kenya, stands on the podium after winning Bronze in the 10,000 meters women's final at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday, July 16, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. AP Photo

Kenyan trio of Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi, Gloria Kite and Beatrice Chebet all on Thursday morning qualified for the women's 5000m final at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon.

In heat one, Ethiopian Gudaf Tsefay won the race in 14:52.64 ahead of compatriot Dawit Seyaum 14:53.06.

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