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Silver lining for Obiri once again as Hassan breaks Kenyans hearts

Kenya's Hellen Obiri celebrates after winning silver in women's 5000m final yesterday. [Reuters]

Hellen Obiri’s victory in women’s 5000m final yesterday was meant to soothe the souls of medal-hungry Kenyans.

If there was a medal Kenyans have been yearning for since Tokyo Olympics began, it’s a gold medal.

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