April 18, 2022 Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir celebrates winning the elite women's race REUTERSOlympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya will miss the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, due to a right hip injury, her agent told Reuters on Monday. Jepchirchir was one of the favourites for the title having also won the New York marathon last year as well as the Boston Marathon in April. Kenyan news outlet Nation reported the 28-year-old runner first felt discomfort last week after which Team Kenya's doctor advised her to rest. Jepchirchir's compatriot Ruth Chepngetich is the defending world champion and has the fastest time this season. The women's marathon at the worlds will be held on July 18.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2022 13:49 UTC