Kahinga v Musembi: Who will blink first?
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A highly anticipated clash is set for the men's 5000m finals in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, featuring Kenyan rivals Ian Wambui Kahinga and James Mwanza Musembi.
- James Musembi Mwanza and Elikana Kiprop Rono recently won gold and silver respectively in the men's 1500M race.
- The 5000m finals will take place at Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium.
- Ian Wambui Kahinga is a silver medallist, while James Mwanza Musembi is described as a "new kid on the block."
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