Road to Tokyo: How teamwork, sibling rivalry has dominated battle for glory

In a high-stakes competition like the World Championships, teamwork has been a key factor but individual glory has often reigned supreme...
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Kenya's athletics teams are preparing for the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships with a focus on both collective glory and individual success. Athletes often balance fierce personal rivalries with strong team camaraderie, aiming to continue Kenya's dominance as a global athletics powerhouse.
- Sibling rivalries are anticipated, particularly in the women's 5000m between reigning champion Faith Kipyegon and Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet, who have both held world records in the event.
- Historical examples of Kenyan teamwork include the 1997 Athens World Championships with a Kenyan trio achieving a podium sweep, and Ezekiel Kemboi leading similar sweeps in the steeplechase in 2004 and 2015.
- Star athletes like Chebet and Timothy Cheruiyot emphasize group strategy, with Chebet noting a strong team could sweep medals in the 5000m in Tokyo.
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