Kenya sweeps gold and silver in dramatic U20 5000m final

Frankline Kibet won gold in the men's 5000m at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Wednesday, leading a Kenyan one-two finish with teammate Nehemiah Kipng'eno, on a night that crowned several of the meet's first champions at Hayward Field...

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Kenya secured a dominant gold and silver finish in the men's 5000m at the World Athletics U20 Championships, held at Hayward Field.

Frankline Kibet claimed gold with a time of 13:28.27, followed closely by teammate Nehemiah Kipng’eno for silver in 13:30.09.
The victory marks a significant achievement for Kibet, who also holds the title of reigning world U20 cross-country champion.
This thrilling race was one of four finals on the opening day of the championships.

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