Jepchirchir, the women-only world 21km record holder, says she is hopeful of winning a medal at the Olympics. She is in the same club with former world marathon record holders Dennis Kimetto, Wilson Kipsang and three-time Amsterdam Marathon winner Wilson Chebet. Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir celebrates on the podium with her medal and cheque after winning gold and breaking the women-only world record. As a two-time world half marathon winner and record holder over the distance, I will be under pressure to perform. Jepchirchir, the 2020 Valencia Marathon winner, will team up with world marathon champion Ruth Chepngétich, world marathon record holder, Brigid Kosgei and former London Marathon champion Vivian Cheruiyot.

Source: Standard Digital March 06, 2021 22:01 UTC