Double world indoor 800m champion Collins Kipruto says the new Covid-19 measures requiring athletes to train individually will negatively affect their preparations for local and international events. Kipruto said training in a group prepares athletes psychologically and provides them with a hint of what to expect in a competitive setting. By training in a group, you are able to gauge your level of fitness and performance vis-a-vis your training partners. Despite the side-effects of these measures on athletes, Kipruto urged his fellow athletes to persevere and religiously adhere to the regulations, citing himself as evidence that the virus is real. Kipruto is targeting a place in Team Kenya's contingent to World Relay Championships on May 1-2 in Selesia, Poland and the Tokyo Olympics.

Source: The Star March 31, 2021 01:52 UTC