Barega clocked 27:43.22 for first place while the world record holder Cheptegei timed 27:43.63 for silver with his compatriot Kiplimo stopping the clock in 27:43.88 to win the bronze medal. Before the 10,000m final, Friday was a day of mixed results for Kenya. Leonard Bett however ripped the Kenyan script apart when he failed to finish in the top three positions in heat three. ( AP)The night session however was to bring good tidings for Kenya as the 5,000m women trio all sailed through to Monday’s final. World champion Hellen Obiri led Agnes Tirop and Lillian Kasait into the final with a promise for Olympic gold.

Source: Standard Digital July 30, 2021 18:41 UTC