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England's Muir wins 1500m final as Kenyans finish 9th and 12th

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Gold medalist Faith Kipyegon, of Kenya, left, and bronze medalist Laura Muir, of Britain, celebrates after the women's 1500-meter run the at the World Athletics Championships on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

World Championships bronze medallist Laura Muir of England on Sunday evening won gold in the women's 1500m final as Kenyans struggled in the race at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Edinah Jebitok and Winnie Chebet who carried Kenya's only medal hopes in the race could not withstand the pace of the top three Europeans who dominated the finals.

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