In Faith We Trust: Chepngetich Cruises To Victory As AK Names Squad For Doha Worlds

13th September 2019 - by Erick Ochieng

Others who made it to the team are world champion Hellen Obiri ( women’s 5000m), world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech (steeplechase) and six-time continental champion Grace Wanjiru (walk-race)

Olympic champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon (right) after winning women’s 1500m at the Athletics Kenya national trials at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on September 13, 2019. PHOTO/ Dancun Sirma

SUMMARY

She was among the 47 athletes selected by the federation to represent Kenya in Doha where she will be defending her title
Others who made it to the Team Kenya comprising of 21 women and 26 men are world champion Elijah Manangoi (men’s 1500m), Olympic champion Conseslus Kipruto (men’s steeplechase), Africa Games champion Julius Yego (Javelin) and continental champion Mathew Sawe (high jump)

NAIROBI, Kenya- Olympic champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon breezed to the tape in 4:03.22 to win women’s 1500m on the final day of Athletics Kenya’s national trial cum Doha World Championship Qualifier at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Friday.

She was among the 47 athletes selected by the federation to represent Kenya in Doha where she will be defending her title.

“I’m back in shape after the long maternity break. Winning today is a good sign that I’m ready to retain the world title in Qatar,” Chepngetich told SportPesa News.

“Winnie Chebet and I are going to work on a strategy to beat the resilient Ethiopians for Kenya to retain the medal,” she underlined.

Others who made it to the Team Kenya comprising of 21 women and 26 men are world champion Elijah Manangoi (men’s 1500m), Olympic champion Conseslus Kipruto (men’s steeplechase), Africa Games champion Julius Yego (Javelin) and continental champion Mathew Sawe (high jump).

Others are world champion Hellen Obiri ( women’s 5000m), world record-holder Beatrice Chepkoech (steeplechase) and six-time continental champion Grace Wanjiru (walk-race) among others.

“This is a very strong squad we have picked,the athletes will report to camp at MISC Kasarani on Monday for residential training,” undercsored Team Kenya head coach Julius Kirwa who will be assisted by other coaches including middle distance tacticians Bernard Ouma, David Kitur, Shame Kororia, Abraham Kiplimo, Shelly Kilunda, Joseph Cheromei and Richard Metto.

Joseph Kiget will be the Team Manager.

Team Kenya For Doha Worlds

Men

400m: Alfas Kishoyian, Emmanuel Korir

400m Hurdles: Nicholas Chirchir

800M: Kipngetich Ngeno, Emmanuel Korir, Ferguson Rotich

1500m: Elijah Manangoi, Timothy Cheruiyot, Ronald kwemoi, George Manangoi

3,000m SC: Conseslus Kipruto, Leonard Bett, Benjamin Kigen, Abraham Kibiwott

5000m: Nicholas Kimeli

10,000m: Rhonex Kipruto, Rodgers Kwemoi, Alex Oloitiptip

Marathon: Amos Kipruto, Geoffrey Kirui, Laban Korir, Paul Lonyangata

High Jump: Mathew Sawe

Javelin: Julius Yego

Walk: Samuel Gathimba,

Women

400m: Mary Moraa, Hellen Syombua

800M: Eunice Sum, Jackline Wambui

1500m: Faith Chepngetich, Winny Chebet, Sela Jepleting, Judy Chepngetich

5000m: Hellen Obiri, Lilian Kasait, Maragret Chelimo

10,000m: Agnes Tirop, Hellen Obiri, Rosemary Wanjiru

3,000m SC: Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Kiyeng, Celliphine Chesol, Fancy Cherono

Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich, Visiline Jepkesho, Edna Kiplagat

Walk: Grace Wanjiru.

4x400m Mixed Relays: Mary Moraa, Gladys Musyoki, Linda Kageha, Alfas Kishoyian, Alex Sampao and Joseph Poghisio.

Officials

Team Manager: Joseph Kiget

Ass. Team manager Erustus Kabugi

Head Coach: Julius Kirwa

Coaches: Bernard Ouma, David Kitur, Shame Kororia, Abraham Kiplimo, Shelly Kilunda, Joseph Cheromei, Richard Metto.

Official: Fred Oundo