From left- Hyvin Kiyeng, Beatrice Chepkoech and Purity Kirui during the 3000mts steeplechase at the National trials for the Tokyo Olympic Games at The Moi International Sports Stadium, Kasarani, June 18, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]Kenya has never won an Olympic gold in 3,000m women steeplechase at the Olympics. The chase for that elusive gold medal starts at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium on Sunday when the Kenyan trio of Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Kiyeng and Purity Kirui race in the heats at 9:40am (3:40am in Kenya). “After winning a silver medal in 2016, it is my prayer that this time I will get a gold medal. Apart from the women steeplechase, Emmanuel Korir will also be in action in the men 400m.

Source: Standard Digital July 30, 2021 04:52 UTC