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Cherotich, Yavi to renew rivalry as steeplechase battle comes alive

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Kenya's Faith Cherotich, Celestine Jepkosgei Biwot, Ethiopia's athlete Alemnat Walle and Uganda's athlete Loice Chekwemoi compete in women's 3000m steeplechase heats. [Photo/AFP]

Olympic bronze medallist Faith Cherotich is set for another grueling face-off with world champion Winfred Yavi, a Kenyan born Bahraini in the women's 3000m steeplechase final tomorrow.

Yesterday morning, the duo, alongside Olympic gold medallist Ugandan Peruth Chemutai won their Heats and booked slots in the race that headlines the Wednesday afternoon final.

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