Asbel Kiprop, Elijah Manangoi, Timothy Cheruiyot, Ronald Kwemoi, Jakub Holusa,
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Zurich Diamond League: Timothy Cheruiyot leads 1-8 Kenyan finish

It was a Kenyan mighty exhibition tonight (Thursday) when they claimed top eight positions in 1,500m in the Zurich Diamond League in Weltklasse stadium.

Timothy Cheruiyot led a Kenyan podium sweep in 1,500m race, beating world champion Elijah Motonei Manangoi, Silas Kiplagat.

Cheruiyot who lost the London world championships title to Manangoi, it was a sweet revenge as they exchanged positions.

The silver medalist Cheruiyot clocked 3:33.93 to claim the title followed by Kiplagat who timed 3:34.26 before Manangoi came third in 3:34.65.

With Kenyan dominance in the race, former world champion Asbel Kiprop came fourth in 3:34.77.

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