That is what is happening to two close, elite athletes, 2011 World Youth Champion 2,000m steeplechase champion Norah Jeruto and her younger sister and understudy Daisy Jepkemei. Despite living together, to observe government guidelines on social distancing the two sisters now craft separate running routes for the their daily training. The athletic calendar has also been suspended because of the pandemic practically leaving athletes with no event to train for. “The season will just go to waste but we are in good shape and we have been training while following the government's directive on social distancing. Jepkemei on the other hand was eagerly waiting to participate in the Diamond League races with a start in the in 3,000m women’s in the Doha leg.

Source: Daily Nation April 17, 2020 02:37 UTC