Kenyan athletes Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon are set to compete for gold medals at the upcoming Tokyo World Championships in September. Chebet, the new world record holder in the 5000m, aims for her first World Championship gold.

• Chebet recently ran the 5000m in 13:58.06, making her the first woman to achieve this feat.
• Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, holds the 1500m world record at 3:48.68.
• Both athletes received Sh5 million each from Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya for their record achievements.