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Record holder Brigid Kosgei places Tokyo gold in sharp focus

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Kenya's Brigid Kosgei crosses the line to win the London Marathon in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (Richard Heathcote, Pool via AP)

Women’s world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei says she has fully recovered from a slight leg injury and has set her sights firmly on chasing the Olympic gold in Tokyo.

The 26-year-old, who is managed by the Italy-based Rosa Associati stable, is currently training at her traditional Kapsait base and has responded perfectly to a recovery regimen that included sessions with Italian physiotherapist Sebastiano Erbi, who spent some time monitoring her progress at the Nike Kapsait Athletics Camp in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

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