The 2017 World 1,500m champion also saw his dreams of a defending that title in Doha last year shattered by a stress fracture on his right leg. The consequence was he failed to defend his world title as his training and teammate from Rongai Athletics Club, Timothy Cheruiyot went on to clinch gold in Doha. The delay might turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the 27-year-old 2018 Commonwealth and Continental Cup 1,500m champion. Advertisement“Things didn’t go well for me on my debut at the Olympics in Rio with the injury,” Manangoi said. “Winning that precious Olympic medal will feel good as it will set the stage to recapture my world title,” said Manangoi.

Source: Daily Nation April 13, 2020 04:07 UTC