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Beatrice Chebet passed world champion Faith Kipyegon on the home straight to win Olympic women’s 5,000 metres gold in a Kenyan one-two finish. Twice 1,500m gold medallist Kipyegon led the final sprint from an eight-strong leader group with 500m left but the 10,000m world record holder Chebet had more strength in the end to win in 14 minutes 28.56 seconds. Kipyegon trailed by 1.04 seconds for silver and the bronze went to Dutch Sifan Hassan, who was unable to follow the leading duo and finished 3.05 seconds behind the winner. The Ethiopians were no factor, with Ejgayehu Tayu their best in fifth…

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