Christine Ndanu, who was representing the Machakos Athletics Camp in the 4x400m mixed relay at the event, pinpoints poor communication as a reason for the poor exchange of batons among different teams. It can be a bit problematic to compete successfully when there is poor chemistry within your team," she says. Bittersweet fortunesKenya fortunes in sprints, hurdles and relay events can be best described as bittersweet. At the 2012 London Olympics, Kenya's journey to the finals of the 4x400m relay was cut short by disqualification after a collision between Vincent Mumo and South Africa's Ofentse Mogawane. Apart from the technical aspects, AK's sprint coach Stephen Mwaniki believes much work needs to be done to improve on the time posted by the different athletes.

Source: The Star January 13, 2021 01:52 UTC