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Chebet eyes Budapest title after Stockholm Diamond League victory

Commonwealth Games 5,000m champion Beatrice Chebet will be eyeing the world Athletics title set for next month in Budapest Hungary.

Speaking after winning the 5,000m title at the Stockholm Diamond League yesterday, the world cross country champion Chebet said he will be chasing the title to reclaim it after winning the race in 14:36.52.

The world silver medallist turned up the heat in the final lap beating the Ethiopian duo of world indoor 3000m champion Lemlem Hailu (14:38.06) and 18-year-old Medina Eisa (14:40.02) to second and third respectively.

This was the second consecutive Diamond League victory for Chebet following her 3000m triumph in Oslo, Norway on June 15.

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