[Jonah Onyango, Standard]Kenyans Beatrice Chepkoech and Hyvin Kiyeng are through to Wednesday’s 3,000m steeplechase final, but youngster Purity Kirui, who was making her debut at the Olympics fell at the heats in Tokyo 2020. It was also not a good day in the office on Sunday for Kenya’s only runner in the men 400m Emmanuel Korir as he was disqualified for a false start. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]After the safe passage to the final, Chepkoech also said she was hoping for the best in the final as the injury she has fought with throughout the year was still a problem. On her part Kiyeng, won heat three and also promised to sit down with Chepkoech to ensure that the medals go to Kenya. “The heat was too much, but I am happy that I have qualified for the final,” Kiyeng said after clocking 9:23.17 to win heat three.

Source: Standard Digital August 01, 2021 03:16 UTC