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How Kenyan trio Obiri, Cheruiyot and Kipyegon made history in Monaco

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Athletics - Diamond League - Monaco - Stade Louis II, Monaco - August 14, 2020. Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts after winning the women's 1000m. [Pool via REUTERS/Valery Hache]

In the clash of the distance queens, a race featuring the reigning women’s world champions over every distance from 1500m to 10,000m, 5000m titleholder Hellen Obiri reigned supreme over her preferred distance.

World 1500m and 10,000m champion Hassan, who had been doubtful about her form coming into the event due to a long lockdown in Ethiopia, found the pace too punishing and stepped off the track at 4000m, leaving Gidey and Obiri to duel for the honours.

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