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Walk like a champion

Kenya's Lilian Odira celebrates winning the women's 800m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, on September 21, 2025. [AFP]

There were expectations of at least a medal in the women's world 800m in Tokyo and the aspiration became a reality through an unexpected star.

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