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Kenya's Purity Chepkirui followed closely by Hiwot Mehari (left) of Ethopia in the pack of 1500M Women round 1 World Athletics U20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Complex. Aug 20, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Reigning World Under-20 1500m champion Purity Chepkirui will lead Kenya's race for glory at the global showpiece that starts on Monday in Cali, Colombia.

The squad comprising 28 athletes departed yesterday to the biennial junior event to defend the title.

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