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Caleb Ndiku wins Commonwealth Games 5000m

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Caleb Ndiku wins Kenya's second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games after beating compatriot Isiah Koech in the 5000m event at Hampden Park.

Caleb Ndiku beat compatriot Isiah Koech in this evening's 5000m race at Hampden Park to win Kenya's second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games.

Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku of Kenya celebrates after winning gold in the Men's 5000 metres final at Hampden Park Stadium during day four of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 27, 2014 © Getty Images

The 21-year-old clocked a winning time of 13:12.07 to become his nation's second champion in Glasgow following Flomena Cheyech Daniel's triumph in the women's marathon earlier.

It was twins Zane and Jake Robertson who set the pace for much of the contest, but the New Zealand duo could not sustain their challenge - although the latter did hold out for bronze to deny Kenya a clean sweep.

Ndiku and Koech have brought Kenya's medal haul to five in total - two gold and three silver.

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Flomena Cheyech Daniel of Kenya crosses the line to win gold in the Women's Marathon on the city marathon course during day four of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 27, 2014
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