Heristone Wanyonyi after winning 10,000m race walk during last year's World Athletics U20 Championships at Kasarani Stadium. Last year in Nairobi, Kenya stunned the world after winning 16 medals – eight gold, one silver and seven bronze medals. Kenya bagged gold medals in 800m through Emmanuel Wanyonyi, 1500m (Vincent Keter), 5000m (Benson Kiplangat), 3000m steeplechase (Amos Serem) and 10,000m race walk (Heristone Wanyonyi). Purity Chepkirui, Teresia Muthoni and Jackline Chepkoech brought home gold in 1500m, 3000m and 3000m steeplechase respectively, last year. In 1500m, teenagers Reynold Cheruiyot and Daniel Kimaiyo will be carrying Kenya’s hopes of winning a medal in the event.

Source: Daily Nation August 01, 2022 13:02 UTC