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Olympic gold medallist Faith races to 1,500m final, as Chebet and Jebitok exit in semis

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Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts next to Freweyni Hailu of Ethiopia in Semifinal 1 REUTERS

Olympic gold medallist in the 1,500 metres race Faith Chepngetich champion set the stage to defend her title after reaching Friday’s final.

Faith had a smooth run in the first heat of the semi-finals on Wednesday but her compatriot Winny Chebet was left to wait to see if she can qualify once the Kenyan officials lodge an appeal.

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