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September 23, 2025
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Pomp and colour as world champions jet back from Tokyo

Pomp and colour as world champions jet back from Tokyo

Beatrice Chebet says she has achieved everything that she ever desired her in athletics after winning both the Olympics and world titles...

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Kenya's world-beating athletes received a heroic welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) upon their return from the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, marked by traditional songs and dances from adoring fans and officials.

  • Lillian Odira, gold medalist in the women's 800m, broke a 42-year-old championship record and was named the Biggest Surprise Female Athlete.
  • The Kenyan team collectively secured 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals in Tokyo, surpassing their 2023 Budapest performance.
  • Quadruple women's 1,500m world champion Faith Kipyegon, hailed as the Most Consistent Athlete, still plans one more race in New York before closing the season.
  • Double world champion Beatrice Chebet (women's 5,000m and 10,000m) intends to become a "multiple world and Olympic champion."

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