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Kenya's Cherotich and Chepkoech nominated for Rising Star Award

Kenya's Faith Cherotich celebrates with the flag after winning the women's 3,000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia on August 5, 2022. [Athletics Kenya]


Faith Cherotich, who powered to a stunning victory in the 3000m steeplechase at the World Under-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia has been nominated for the World Athletics 2022 Women's Rising Star Award.

Also nominated for the awards is Cherotich's compatriot Jackline Chepkoech - the 3000m steeplechase Commonwealth champion.

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