The 3,000m women’s steeplechase world record holder still maintains her goal of lowering her record when competition resumes. AdvertisementChepkoech said that her preparations were also geared towards dominating the Diamond League races and lower the world record time she set in 2018 to show who was the boss in her running speciality. “I started the season well by winning in 1,500m and setting the national record during the World Indoors Tour. Chepkoech had signed up for the Doha Diamond League 3,000m race before it was cancelled due to the virus. “The World Tour was postponed to next year with Diamond League races following suit.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2020 01:52 UTC