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Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games

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STORY: Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games
SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024
DATELINE: March 23, 2024
LENGTH: 00:02:15
LOCATION: Accra
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of the women's 10,000m, 4x100m relay final
2. various of the medals awarded
3. SOUNDBITE (English): JANETH CHEPNGETICH, Kenyan athlete

STORYLINE:

Janeth Chepngetich of Kenya claimed the women's 10,000m title at the ongoing 13th African Games on Thursday evening.

Chepngetich, standing in for her senior compatriots who missed the continental games due to their preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, won the race in 33 minutes and 37 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, Ghana.

Chepngetich, 24, proved her indomitability when Wede Kefale of Ethiopia overtook her briefly with 150 meters left. The young Kenyan recovered strongly, overtaking the Ethiopian again and leaving her behind until the finish line.

Wede Kefale took the silver with 33:38.37, and her compatriot Tekan Amare got the bronze in 33:51.50.

SOUNDBITE (English): JANETH CHEPNGETICH, Kenyan athlete"I prepared myself very well. Our coach gave us a good program, and we did it well."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Accra.
(XHTV)

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