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Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning Olympic 1500m gold in Tokyo. Below: Eliud Kipchoge on his way to winning the Olympic marathon gold in Tokyo. [Reuters]

Faith Chepngétich Kipyegon and Eliud Kipchoge, the duo two-time Olympic champions, are among nominees for World Athlete of the Year awards set for December.

Kipyegon, the world 1500m champion, retained her 1500m title at the Tokyo Olympic Games and spiced it up with Diamond League 1500m Trophy as well as setting a new Kenyan 1500m record.

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