Eliud Muchiri hopes to represent Kenya in the men's 1,500m and says his older brother has been pushing him on in training. Adhering to a training programme is utmost to him and has always stressed the importance of the same upon me," Muchiri said. The youngster has been training with his brother, although his regime is modified for the track races, unlike Karoki who has since transitioned into road races. Regardless, Muchiri believes his brother is just the right ally he needs to get over the disappointment of missing out on last year's World Under 20 Championships on home soil. "Definitely, he is an inspiration and wants me to reach the heights he has scaled in his career.

Source: The Star April 19, 2022 14:10 UTC