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Faith, Jepchirchir get State honours after great season

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2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medalists Faith Chepng'etich Kipyegon feted with the Order of Grand Warrior (OGW) by President Kenyatta.PHOTO:[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]

Athletics bigwigs Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon and Peres Jepchirchir yesterday received State honours during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi.

President Uhuru Kenyatta honoured Kipyegon and Jepchirchir with the Order of the Grand Warrior awards for their exemplary performances in athletics this season.

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