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Why Faith Kipyegon is making waves after winning 10km debut

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Faith Kipyegon wins gold medal in women's 1500m during the Olympic Games Paris. [AFP]

When the history of global athletics is written, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will have a chapter of her own in track running.

Athletics observers say it will not be surprising if one day, her 1500m career will be a lesson in sports science classes at top universities in the world.

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