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Paris 2024: Why Kenya's steeplechase future lies in 'Small Faith'

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Kenya's Faith Cherotich celebrates after winning bronze in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

Regarded as one of the most promising athletics talent in the world at the moment, Faith Cherotich also known to many as 'Small Faith' lived up to the billing to secure a podium finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The 20-year-old literally saved Kenya's blushes on what had appeared to be a disappointing outing for the athletics powerhouse inside the fully packed Stade de France, on Tuesday night.

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