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Chepng'etich: Kenya's Only Nominee for World Athletics Awards
Ruth Chepng'etich is Kenya's sole nominee for the World Athletics awards, competing against Sifan Hassan. Other notable Kenyan athletes who did not make the shortlist are also highlighted for their achievements.
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- What were the significant achievements of Chepng'etich and Hassan?
- Chepng'etich set a world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking a sub-2:10 time, while Hassan won the Olympic marathon title in Paris.
- When and where will the final voting and award ceremony take place?
- The final round of voting for the World Athletics awards will be held from November 4-10, with the ceremony in Monaco on December 1.
- Which Kenyan athlete is nominated for the World Athletics athletes of the year awards?
- Ruth Chepng'etich is the only Kenyan nominated for the World Athletics athletes of the year awards, in the out of stadium female athlete category. She will compete against Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands.
- Which other Kenyan athletes were initially nominated but did not make the final shortlist?
- Other Kenyans initially nominated but not shortlisted include Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Agnes Ngetich, and Benson Kipruto, all accomplished athletes in their respective fields.
- What significant accomplishments did the other Kenyan athletes achieve despite not being shortlisted?
- Despite not making the shortlist, other Kenyan athletes like Kipyegon, Chebet, Wanyonyi, Ngetich, and Kipruto have achieved significant wins and records in their respective events.