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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
September 19, 2025
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Javelin star Jepkemboi bows out but makes history
Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi has postponed her ambition of a medal at the World Athletics Championships...
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Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi made history as the first Kenyan woman to represent her country at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, despite not qualifying for a medal. The 21-year-old athlete finished 13th in her qualification group with a throw of 56.55m.
- Jepkemboi set a Kenyan national record of 60.31m in June.
- She surprisingly qualified for the championship through the World Athletics next eligible athlete program.
- Adriana Vilagos of Serbia topped Group A with 66.06m.
- Jepkemboi is a sociology student at Texas Christian University where she trains with coach Terry Hughes.
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