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Peres back in Japan with hopes of another gold medal

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics on August 7 2021 in Sapporo, Japan. [AP]

At 1.30am on Sunday, the start gun will be going off and women marathon stars representing their respective nations will stomp the streets of Tokyo as they battle for the 2025 World Athletics 42km title.

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir will be anchoring Kenya’s quest for a gold medal as she races alongside compatriots at the Japanese capital.

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