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Kenya’s Winnie Jemutai, Purity Chepkirui storm 1,500m final

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Kenya's Winnie Jemutai celebrating after clinching second position in the 1500M Women category during the World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 20, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya's Winnie Jemutai and Purity Chepkirui are through to the 1,500 metres final of the World Athletics Under-20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

In Heat 1, Jemutai finished behind Diribe Welteji from Ethiopian who won in 4:26.26 as she eased through in second place with a time of 4:26.47.

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