Covid-19 pandemic ruined almost an entire 2020 season, denying Kenyan top guns opportunities to compete. The Standard Sport looks into selected top athletes to watch in the 2021 season. Eliud Kipchoge, 36He is the world marathon record holder, having written the 2:01:39 mark at the Berlin Marathon in 2018. Peres Jepchirchir, 27Her spectacular world record finishes make Jepchirchir one of the most outstanding athletes of 2020 and is touted as one of the athletes who will light up the 2021 season. Athletics - World Athletics Half Marathon Championships - Gdynia, Poland - October 17, 2020.

Source: Standard Digital January 05, 2021 09:56 UTC