Mutai shook off competition tyo book a place in national trials where she will be setting out to challenge Hellen Obiri. Photo by Gilbert Kimutai/standardMutai and Kiplang’at shineFormer Africa Cross Country bronze medalist Beatrice Mutai won women’s senior race to secure a slot in the IAAF Permit meet/national trials set for Eldoret Sports Club on February 23. Chebet came second in 32:44:00 to book a ticket to the national trials. Mutai said she is under no pressure as she prepares to battle Olympic 5,000m silver medalist Hellen Obiri in national trials. Mercy Cherono, the 2014 5000m Commonwealth champion, and Africa youth cross country champion Miriam Cherop did not impress.

Source: Standard Digital February 10, 2019 14:48 UTC