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Tirop Gets Bronze In Womens 10,000 Final, Coleman Cruises To 100m Victory

The 23-year-old American, who escaped a doping ban earlier this month on a technicality, swept over the finish line in a world-leading personal best of 9.76sec to claim his first major outdoor championship gold medal ...

Doha: Defending Champ Obiri Faces Stiff Challenge From Dutch Ace Hassan In 5000m

Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi, fifth in London two years ago, will also be a significant force in the race ...

World Championships Desperately Seeking A New Superstar After Bolt Exit

All eyes will be on the sprints, where the retirement of Jamaican superstar in 2017 has left a gaping chasm where an icon once stood ...

Looking For A Double: Kirui Motivated To Defend Marathon Title In Doha

Two years ago in London the world crown was won in 2:08:27 by the Kenyan, who had won the Boston title earlier in the year in what was only his third marathon, and who is back to defend it in Qatar ...

Chepngetich Advantaged As 1500m Record-Holder Dibaba Out Of Worlds With Injury

Other athletes who will represent Kenya in the race are Winny Chebet, Sela Jepleting and Judy Chepngetich ...