Speaking after receiving his award on Wednesday, Muchai said he will start training next month, observing that he feels encouraged to push himself further in representing the country. Muchai beat world and Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion Consenslus Kipruto, world 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri and Deaflympian Beryl Wamira to the prestigious award. Kipruto bagged the men’s Sportsman of the Year award, edging out world champions Elijah Manangoi (1500m) and Geoffrey Kirui (marathon). Obiri took the women’s version, defeating world 1500m champion, Faith Chepngetich and world marathon silver medallist Edna Kiplagat. Kenya U-19 cricket coach Jimmy Kamande won the coach of the year award with Athletics Kenya winning the federation of the year award .

Source: The Star January 18, 2018 22:07 UTC