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All five Kenyan world champions to defend titles in the US

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May 28, 2022; Eugene, OR, USA; Faith Kipyegon (KEN) wins the women's 1,500m in a meet record 3:52.59 during the 47th Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY

All five Kenyans who won gold at the last World Athletics Championships will defend their titles in Oregon next month after being named in a 47-strong team from the East African track powerhouse.

The team, which also includes Olympic middle distance champions Emmanuel Korir and Faith Kipyegon, was named at the conclusion of the two-day national trials in Nairobi on Saturday.

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