Hellen Obiri, Chebet out for Boston Marathon defense
Among the leading Kenyan participants are Judith Korir, the 2022 world marathon silver medallist, Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 New York champion, Helah Kiprop among others
Among the leading Kenyan participants are Judith Korir, the 2022 world marathon silver medallist, Sharon Lokedi, the 2022 New York champion, Helah Kiprop among others
A substantial prize fund of US$2.4 million (equivalent to Ksh 312 million) has been allocated from the International Olympic Committee's revenue share, which is received by World Athletics every 4 yrs
Ebenyo led a Kenyan clean sweep with a winning time of 59:30. Amos Kurgat and Isaia Lasoi took second and third with 59:42 and 59:47 respectively.
The Kenyan finished behind Ethiopia’s Mestawut Fikir who excelled on her debut at the distance by winning in 2:20:45, three seconds from compatriot Enatnesh Tirusew,
The multiple world champion will be running her first race in the classic distance for the first time since 2019 when she raced in Valencia.
The final selection of three male and three female athletes to compete in the Olympic races, along with nominations for reserves, is expected to be announced by Team Kenya later in April.
Chebet made history by successfully defending her senior women’s title, becoming the first senior female athlete to achieve back-to-back wins since Tirunesh Dibaba in 2006.
Her remarkable performance in the 300m steeplechase caught the eye of Kenya's Cabinet Secretary in Charge of Sports, Ababu Namwamba, who pledged his support to motivate young athlete