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- ↑ Conrad, Roy (June 5, 2023). "Hengelo CT — Hassan Edges Toward Tokyo Form". Track and Field News. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ "Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023". World Athletics. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ Mugambi, Martin (January 1, 2024). "Chebet makes history as Cheptoyek narrowly misses Podium". The Touchline Sports. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ "Joy Cheptoyek sets 5km National Record in Riga". Sports.mtn.co.ug. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ Emeterio Valiente (14 January 2024). "Ngetich smashes world 10km record with 28:46 in Valencia". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ Isabirye, David (27 March 2024). "Uganda presents solid team for 2024 World Cross Country Championships in Serbia". Kawowo. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ↑ "Women's 5000m Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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