Hard luck for Kenyans in Oregon’s penultimate day
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On the penultimate day of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, four Kenyan athletes found themselves on the losing side. Collins Tajewou and Nahashon Pkiach concluded the 800m Men's final in 5th and 6th places respectively, with times of 1:48.50 and 1:49.49. Despite a strong start, Uganda's Shafeck Murungi was unable to maintain his pace and finished 6th after a solid first lap.
In the Women's 3000m, Kenya's best-placed athlete, Mercy Mageso, who had previously won bronze in the 2000m steeplechase, secured the 6th position. Ethiopia's Yordanos Tsigab and Fito Gumi, along with Uganda's Charity Cherop, claimed gold and silver in the 5000M, while Uzbekistan's Fito Gumi secured the bronze. The Kenyan athletes will compete in three events on the final day, aiming to end the championship on a high note.
As of now, Kenya is tied with China at 4th place with 1 gold and 2 silver medals, following Host USA's lead with 8 gold, 6 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Italy rounds out the top four with 3 gold and 2 bronze medals.
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