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How Kenya's athletics superstars dominated global events in 2025

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The winner Bernard Cheruiyot cross the 42km line ahead of Elite Athletes category in the 22nd edition of The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon at Uhuru Gardens. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Fingers were crossed, jaws dropped, excitement built up, adrenaline ran high, and dreams came alive as athletics superstars sought to affirm their dominance at spectacular contests on the global stage in 2025.

At some events, athletics stars produced historic performances, and in others, they played second fiddle to their opponents.

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