[Stafford Ondego, Stanndard]It’s a do-or-die battle as Kenya’s world beating stars lock horns in chase for prized tickets to Olympic Games that run in Tokyo, Japan, on July 23-August 8. Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Paul Tanui and Daniel Simiu will certainly offer a sight to behold in men’s 5000m contest. The women’s 5000m and 10,000m battle will certainly whet fans’ appetite when Olympic 5000m silver medallist Hellen Obiri takes on classy line ups. It’s a tough duel in women’s 1500m since Olympic champion Faith Chepng’etich and Africa champion Winny Chebet are only athletes to have attained Olympic qualifying times. Edinah Jebitok, Judith Kiyeng, Selah Busienei and 2014 Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Mercy Cherono are also in the mix.

Source: Standard Digital June 15, 2021 21:45 UTC