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Ruto hails Kipyegon, Chebet for shattering world records at Prefontaine Classic

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Kenyan athletics stars Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet.

President William Ruto has commended Kenyan athletics stars Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet following their record-breaking performances at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, July 5.

Kipyegon, 31, delivered a spectacular run in the women's 1,500 metres, setting a new world record of 3:48.68 seconds.

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