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June 13, 2025
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Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo

Cherotich, Yavi rivalry to culminate in a grand face-off in Tokyo

Small Faith, as she is commonly known, shocked Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi once again in Oslo after edging her in a head-to-head contest in Doha last month...

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The fierce rivalry between Faith Cherotich of Kenya and Winfred Yavi of Bahrain in the women’s 3000m steeplechase is set to continue, culminating in a showdown at the upcoming 2025 Tokyo World Championships.

  • Cherotich won the latest contest at the Oslo Diamond League with a time of 9:02.60, edging out Yavi, who came in second at 9:02.76.
  • Both athletes are targeting the World Championships, with Cherotich aiming for a stellar performance and Yavi focused on defending her title.
  • Cherotich emphasized her improved training and confidence, stating, "I will do all my best to achieve my goal."

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