[Jonah Onyango, Standard]Kenya’s sole representative in women’s 400m, Sylvia Chelangat, hopes to progress to semi-finals as she takes on track in the event’s third heat at the World Under-20 Championships that begin today, at Kasarani Stadium. With a Personal best of 55.21 Chelangat, hopes to emulate Mary Moraa’s achievement of winning a medal in the sprints during the 2017 World U18 Championships at Kasarani. Chelangat hopes to compete in 800m just like her mentor and coach, former Olympics 800m silver medallist Janeth Jepkosgei. She started with 400m before moving to 800m,” she said yesterday after her morning training session. Polish sprinter Kornelia Lesiewicz is her country’s sole entrant in the women’s 400m.

Source: Standard Digital August 17, 2021 21:20 UTC