Kenyans unstoppable in 800m heats as they eye medals tomorrow
Kenya’s 800m women cast displayed brilliance as it sailed through to the final of the two-lap race in the ongoing Tokyo World Championships...
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Kenya's 800m women athletes demonstrated exceptional performance in the Tokyo World Championships, with all three advancing to the final and setting their sights on medals. While the women celebrated success, the men's 5000m heats saw notable Kenyan eliminations.
- Mary Moraa, the defending world champion, won her semi-final heat in 1:58.40.
- Lilian Odira secured victory in her heat with a time of 1:56.85, and Sarah Moraa finished second in hers with 1:57.53.
- The trio aims to replicate the medal-winning performance of the 1500m team.
- In the men's 5000m heats, World silver medallist Jacob Krop and Cornelius Kemboi were eliminated, though Kipsang qualified for the final.
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Kenyan Athletes Win Gold and Make History at World Championships in Tokyo - September 2025
At the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the men's 800m world title, setting a championship record of 1min 41.86sec. In the women's 5,000m, Beatrice Chebet dramatically outsprinted teammate Faith Kipyegon to win gold with a time of 14:54.36, securing a double gold after her 10,000m victory. Kipyegon and Chebet were part of a trio of Kenyan runners aiming for gold in the event. In the women's 800m heats, all three Kenyan athletes successfully advanced to the final. Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi also made history as the first Kenyan woman to represent her country in the event at the championships, finishing 13th in her qualification group.
