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Originally published by KBC SportsAugust 1, 2026
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Kibet and Kipng’eno eager to retain Kenya’s 5,000m title in Oregon
World junior cross-country champion Frankline Kibet will return to the USA barely six months after his victory, but this time on the track as he teams up with his captain Nehemiah Kipng’eno in the 5,000m event at the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon..
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Kenya's Frankline Kibet and Nehemiah Kipng’eno are set to compete in the 5,000m event at the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, aiming to defend Kenya's title.
- Frankline Kibet, the World junior cross-country champion, is confident after winning a silver medal at the Kip Keino Classic.
- Nehemiah Kipng’eno, the team captain, is making his debut at the global championships and hopes for a strong performance.
- Kenya aims to retain the title previously won by Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi in 2024, with a contingent of twelve boys and eleven girls representing the country between August 5th and 9th.
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