PREMIUM Josephine Sembeyo: Kenya’s unlikely world champion from Kajiado In her own words, education and athletics saved her from early marriage. Athletics 1 hour ago
Kenya won a total of 11 medals at the championship; four gold, three silver and four bronze to finish second overall behind USA who collected 24 medals; 12 gold, seven silver and five bronze.
This week, however, she returns home a world champion, having conquered opponents to win the women’s 1,500 metres gold medal in Oregon.
Kibet wins Kenya’s first gold at World Under-20 Athletics Championships Nehemiah Kipngeno made it a Kenyan 1-2 finish, taking silver in 13:30.
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