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I didn’t know I was going to win because the race was tough. I used my mind and decided to be patient...We had the Ethiopians in the races before and we saw they are strong on the hills. This was the last chance, I don’t think I’m going to go for another World Cross-Country.

— Hellen Obiri

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It is all about focus. The training for 1500m and 5000m is different, you do more because the distance is longer, you basically change everything in training.

I am so happy, it was the only medal I missed in my cabinet.

I tried to be patient and wait for the right time to happen...Today was my time.

In a marathon, anything can happen.

I have been running 10Ks and half marathons, so I have lost speed to defend my 5,000m title...I want to leave it to the younger athletes.

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