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Another golden moment for Kenya as Keter wins 1500m final

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Vincent Keter celebrating after winning the 1500M men race finals during World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 21, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenyans provided the highlight of the battle for superiority between them and Ethiopia as Vincent Keter charged to the men’s 1500m final victory at the fourth day of the World Athletics U20 Championships at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday.

Despite the lack of fans in the stadium, the Kenyans enjoyed cheers and support from the volunteers, fellow athletes and local journalists as Keter pushed the final lap to win the race in 3:37.24, the host’s fifth gold medal.

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