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Kimeli, Krop fade as Ethiopians dominate 5,000m in Doha

The long wait still on as Africa Cross country junior champion Nicholas Kimeli and Krop failed to finish on the podium in 5,000m race in day four of World  Athletics championships in Doha, Qatar.

Since Benjamin Limo won the 5,000m title in 2005 in Helsinki, Finland, Kenyans have  won won the title 14 years ago.

The day belonged to Ethiopians with Muktar Edris
retained his 5,000m title 12:58.85 ahead of compatriot Selemon Barega for silver in 12:59.70 and Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed the bronze in a time of 13:01.11.

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