Kiyeng, a strong favourite at the Tokyo Games cruised to the final set for Wednesday, August 4, after clocking a time of 9:23.17. Chepkoech, the current 3000m steeplechase world record holder finished third in heat two after clocking 9.19.82, with USA's Courteny Frerichs and Germany's Gesa Felicitas Krause finishing top and second respectively in that heat. Kiyeng, on the other hand, stormed to victory in her own heat after clocking 9.23.17 to finish ahead of Slovenian Mismas and Ethiopia's Mekides Abebe. Otieno maintains innocence after Tokyo banEarlier, TUKO.co.ke reported Kenyan sprint star Mark Otieno has vowed to clear his name following his ban from Tokyo Olympics due to doping. Otieno was set to compete in the 100m category during the Summer Games when he was slapped with a provisional ban.

Source: The Star August 01, 2021 05:52 UTC