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September 13, 2025
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Peres back in Japan with hopes of another gold medal

Peres back in Japan with hopes of another gold medal

At 1.30am on Sunday, the start gun will be going off and women marathon stars representing their respective nations will stomp the streets of Tokyo...

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Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir is returning to Tokyo, Japan to compete for another gold medal in the 2025 World Athletics 42km women's marathon on Sunday, hoping to replicate her 2021 Olympic victory. She aims to help Kenya reclaim its dominance in world marathons.

  • Peres Jepchirchir won her 2020 Olympic gold medal in Sapporo, Japan in 2021.
  • She will lead Kenya's team, which includes reigning Rotterdam Marathon champion Jackline Cherono and Frankfurt marathon runner-up Magdalyne Masai.
  • Kenya is seeking to end a gold medal drought in the women's marathon at the World Championships since Ruth Chepngetich's 2019 victory.
  • The race will start at 1:30 AM on Sunday, with adjustments made to starting times due to expected elevated heat conditions.

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