Chebet, who recorded the second-fastest ever time in the women’s 3000 metres, running 8:11.56 in Rabat last month behind Wang Junxia’s 8:06.11 set in 1993, appears determined to shave further seconds off her times.

“I can see that my body is in good shape and that I am capable of achieving the world record. Now I am going home to prepare for it. Everything is possible,” the 25-year-old said after the race.

Jamaica’s Andrenette Knight dominated the women’s 400m hurdles, finishing in 53.67 seconds, while American Anavia Battle won the women’s 200 metres in 22.53 seconds.

Irish Sarah Healey triumphed in the 1500 metres with a time of 3:59.17.

THRILLING VICTORIES

The men’s 110m hurdles produced the evening’s closest finish, with Swiss athlete Jason Joseph clocking 13.14 and snatching victory from American Cordell Tinch, who finished in the same time.

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