"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."
— Hellen Obiri

January 1, 1970

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Women born in the 1980sWomen in sportsRunnersSportspeople from KenyaWomen from Kenya
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Jasmyne Tomas, Gidey holds off Kenyans to win gold – Oregon22 World Athletics Championships, Athletics Africa, July 17, 2022.