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HomeDaily NewsMonday, September 15, 2025Kenyan Athletes Compete at 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - September 2025
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Kenyan Athletes Compete at 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo - September 2025

Peres Jepchirchir secured Kenya's second gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, winning the marathon in her debut at the event. Her dramatic sprint finish against Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia placed Kenya at the top of the medal tally. In the women's 1500m, four-time world champion Faith Kipyegon led a strong Kenyan contingent including Dorcus Ewoi and Nelly Chepchirchir into the final. However, Kenya's athletes failed to reclaim the men's 10,000m world title, finishing fourth and seventh in the final. This extends the country's drought in the event, which they last won in 2001.

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Monday 4:22 AMStandard Sports

Kenya fails to reclaim lost glory in the men's 10,000m

Kenya fails to reclaim lost glory in the men's 10,000m

Kenya once again failed to reclaim the men's 10,000m world title, with their athletes finishing fourth and seventh in a race won surprisingly by Frenchman Jimmy Gressier. This extends Kenya's drought in the event, which they last won in 2001.

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Key Highlights

Kenya once again failed to reclaim the men's 10,000m world title, with their athletes finishing fourth and seventh in a race won surprisingly by Frenchman Jimmy Gressier. This extends Kenya's drought in the event, which they last won in 2001.

  • Ishmael Rokitto Kipkurui finished fourth, and Edwin Kurgat placed seventh in the men's 10,000m final.
  • The last time Kenya won the men's 10,000m title was in 2001 with Charles Kimathi in Edmonton, Canada.
  • Kenya is now pinning its hopes on the 3000m steeplechase team, featuring World Under-20 champion Edmund Serem and world silver medallist Abraham Kibiwott, who will compete against defending champion Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco and world record holder Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia.
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Jepchirchir hunts down Assefa to deliver Kenya's second gold

Jepchirchir hunts down Assefa to deliver Kenya's second gold

Peres Jepchirchir secured Kenya's second gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a dramatic sprint finish against Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia. This victory marks Jepchirchir's debut marathon at the World Championships and places Kenya at the top of the medal tally.

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Monday 12:00 AMStandard Sports

Kipyegon oozes class as she leads squad to 1500m final

Kipyegon oozes class as she leads squad to 1500m final

Faith Kipyegon, a four-time world champion, demonstrated her exceptional talent by qualifying for the women's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. She led a strong Kenyan contingent, including Dorcus Ewoi and Nelly Chepchirchir, with hopes for a podium sweep.

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Faith Kipyegon, a four-time world champion, demonstrated her exceptional talent by qualifying for the women's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. She led a strong Kenyan contingent, including Dorcus Ewoi and Nelly Chepchirchir, with hopes for a podium sweep.

  • Faith Kipyegon won her semi-final heat in 4:00.34, with countrywoman Dorcus Ewoi following in second place.
  • The Kenyan team of Kipyegon, Chepchirchir, and Ewoi will represent the nation in the 1500m final.
  • In other news, Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala's 100m final dreams ended in the semi-finals, where he finished fifth in 10.09.
Monday 4:22 AMStandard Sports

Kenya fails to reclaim lost glory in the men's 10,000m glory

Kenya fails to reclaim lost glory in the men's 10,000m glory

Kenya once again failed to secure the men's 10,000m world title, with their athletes finishing fourth and seventh in the final. The country's last victory in this event was in 2001.

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Key Highlights

Kenya once again failed to secure the men's 10,000m world title, with their athletes finishing fourth and seventh in the final. The country's last victory in this event was in 2001.

  • Frenchman Jimmy Gressier won the 10,000m title, with Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha claiming a silver medal.
  • Kenya's Beatrice Chebet won the women's 10,000m title earlier in the championships.
  • The men's team is now hoping for success in the 3,000m steeplechase, with World Under-20 champion Edmund Serem and world silver medallist Abraham Kibiwott competing against formidable opponents like Soufiane El Bakkali and Lamecha Girma.
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Key Highlights

Peres Jepchirchir secured Kenya's second gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a dramatic sprint finish against Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia. This victory marks Jepchirchir's debut marathon at the World Championships and places Kenya at the top of the medal tally.

  • Jepchirchir clocked a season-best time of 2:24:43.
  • She overcame an ankle sprain suffered earlier this year, which forced her to rest for two months.
  • This is Jepchirchir's first World Championship title, adding to her 2020 Olympic gold medal won in Japan.
  • President William Ruto led congratulations from Kenyans, highlighting her resilience and contribution to the nation.