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Kipyegon's Faith in her strides earns her fame and millions

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Faith Kipyegon reacts after breaking the women's 5000m world record at the Paris Diamond League in France. [Courtesy]

Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon is no doubt on top of the world.

Her breaking the second world record within one week on Friday night took the globe by surprise. Hers was a show of brilliance and class even as she confirmed Kenya's dominance in distance running.

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