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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
September 19, 2025
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Kenya eyes double gold on penultimate day of world championships

Kenya are hoping legend Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi deliver two gold medals on the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday...
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Kenya is pinning its hopes on two athletic superstars, Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi, to secure double gold medals on the penultimate day of the World Athletics Championships. Kipyegon aims to defend her 5,000 metres title, while Wanyonyi seeks a world gold in the grueling 800m race.
- Faith Kipyegon is defending her women's 5,000 metres title, aiming for a double gold after winning the 1,500m earlier in the championships.
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the Olympic 800m champion, is Kenya's top hope in the men's 800m final amidst a challenging championship for Kenyan middle and long-distance runners.
- A total of six gold medals are up for grabs on this decisive day, setting the stage for intense competition in Tokyo.
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