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Chasing third Olympic gold: for Kipchoge, the road starts in Kenya's Rift Valley

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Olympic marathon champion, Eliud Kipchoge (3rd R) runs with his training group during a fartlek (speed work) session in Kaptagat on May 4, 2024.[AFP]

Dawn has not yet broken over the highlands of Kenya's Rift Valley when marathon great Eliud Kipchoge crosses through the gate of his training camp.

It's barely 6:00 am.

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