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Youngster Cherotich has kept faith after an accident almost ended her athletics career

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World 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist Faith Cherotich displaying some of the medals she has won on several competitions she participated during an interview at home in Segetet Village ,Kericho county on December 19,2023.[Kipsang Joseph,Standard]

In the heart of Segetet village, Kipkelion West, Kericho County under the warm embrace of the sun, we meet 19-year-old Faith Cherotich, the world 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist, with her father, Joseph Keter, feeding their dairy cow with freshly cut Napier grass.

The laughter of Cherotich's younger siblings echoes in the background as they play around, creating a picturesque scene in the serene village.

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