Pictures: World conquering Kenya athletics team

Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya topped the medal standings with a total of 16 medals, including seven golds, beating athletics heavyweights Jamaica and the United States into second and third positions respectively.
 

Kenya's gold medallist Julius Yego poses on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men's javelin throw athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in Beijing on August 27, 2015.

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Elijah Motonei Managoi of Kenya presents his silver medal as he poses on the podium after the men's 1500m event during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, August 30, 2015.

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Helah Kiprop of Kenya presents her silver medal as she poses on the podium after the women's marathon event during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing, China, August 30, 2015.

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Kenya's Julius Yego celebrates after winning the men's javelin at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. (Photo: Courtesy)

Men's 3000m steeplechase gold medalist Kenya's Ezekiel Kemboi, centre, stands with compatriot and silver medalist Conseslus Kipruto, left, and bronze medalist Brimin Kiprop Kiprutoht during the medal ceremony at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird's Nest stadium in Beijing, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015.

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Gold medallist Kenya's Asbel Kiprop and silver medallist Kenya's Elijah Motonei Manangoi celebrate after the final of the men's 1500 metres athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium in Beijing on August 30, 2015.

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Nicholas Bett of Kenya presents his gold medal on the podium after the men's 400 metres hurdles event during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing

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