World 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri hopes to compete for gold in 5,000m and 10,000m at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics on July 30-August 5. Obiri said she has already set in motion plans to seamlessly transition to the 10,000m race and she is mentally focused on the task ahead. "To transition to 10,000m is not easy. Obiri further admitted she needs to up her training in order to reap maximum rewards from her foray into this race. Traditionally a 5000m specialist, Obiri competed in 10,000m at this weekend's Athletics Kenya track and field weekend meeting at Moi Stadium, Kasarani.

Source: The Star March 15, 2021 01:52 UTC