Magnificent Kiprono wins 3000m gold in new championship record in Oregon

Kenya’s Emanuel Kiprono delivered a dominant performance to win the gold medal in the men’s 3,000m final with a new record of 7:28.28 at this year’s World Athletics U20 Championships on Friday night in Oregon, USA...

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Emanuel Kiprono has secured the gold medal in the men's 3000m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, USA, setting a new championship record.

Kiprono won with a time of 7:28.28, a new championship record and his personal best.
The young athlete, Emanuel Kiprono, is a 17-year-old Form Three student.
He is now aiming to qualify for senior events, including next year's World Championships and the 2028 Olympics.

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