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Gold medallists Kipyegon, Chebet line up 5,000m clash for world double

(From L) Lithuania's Gabija Galvydyte, Ireland's Sarah Healy, Germany's Nele Wessel, France's Sarah Madeleine, Italy's Marta Zenoni and Kenya's Faith Kipyegon compete in the women's 1500m heats during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 13, 2025. [AFP]

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, who have won world titles in the 1,500 and 10,000m in Tokyo this week, will face off in the 5,000m for the chance of a championships double.

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