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September 19, 2025
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Kenyans unstoppable in 800m heats as they eye medals tomorrow

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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