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Kenya eyes double gold on penultimate day of world championships

Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the women's 1500m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 16, 2025. [AFP]

Kenya are hoping legend Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi deliver two gold medals on the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.

Kipyegon defends her title in the women's 5,000 metres final, while Wanyonyi is looking to add world gold to his 800m Olympic crown.

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