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From setback to stardom, Bitok now plots to break silver jinx in Tokyo

Sharon Bitok Jeptarus during a training at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. [KSFD, Standard]

Inspired by 1,500m World champion and record holder Faith Kipyegon, Deaflympics silver medallist Sharon Bitok Jeptarus is out to smash records in the category at the forthcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set to kick off in Japan next Saturday.

Bitok will also be out to break another silver jinx in the women’s 800m category, where she will ply her trade for Kenya alongside Aidah Odero.

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