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Road to Tokyo: How teamwork, sibling rivalry has dominated battle for glory

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Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet react after the victory ceremony for the women's 5000m during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, on August 6, 2024. [AFP]

In a high-stakes competition like the World Championships, teamwork has been a key factor but individual glory has often reigned supreme.

As the country prepares its troops for the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, their collective target is to chase glory not just for Kenya but for themselves.

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