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Three-time world champion Kipyegon lays down early marker

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Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts after competing in the women's 1500m heats during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 13, 2025.[ AFP]

It was three-time champion Faith Kipyegon's moment to make a statement in round one of the women's 1500m at the World Athletics Championships which kicked off in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday.

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