Kipyegon Poised for Success as Kenya’s Athletics Medal Quest Kicks Off in Paris.

Team Kenya’s pursuit of track and field glory kicks off this Friday afternoon at the iconic Stade de France in Paris.

Friday’s Events for Team Kenya:

12:10 PM – Men’s 1500m Preliminaries
Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist Timothy Cheruiyot, hailing from Sing’orwet in Bomet County, will spearhead Kenya’s efforts as they vie for semi-final spots. He’ll be joined by rising star and World Under-20 1500m champion Reynold Cheruiyot from nearby Tarakwa in Bomet County, and Africa Champion Brian Komen. “My training has been good, and I’m ready to face my competitors. Last year’s World Championships were challenging, but I’m grateful for making the final despite the back-to-back running in Budapest,” said Reynold Cheruiyot.
Komen will run in Heat One, Timothy Cheruiyot in Heat Two, and Reynold Cheruiyot in Heat Three. The top six finishers from each heat will advance to the semi-finals.

7:10 PM – Women’s 5,000m Heats
All eyes will be on double world record holder Faith Kipyegon, who started her journey in Nbabibit Village in Chebara, Kuresoi South, and now carries the hopes of millions of Kenyan fans. Kipyegon, who set a world record in this event last year, will enter the heats with high confidence. She’ll face strong competitors including Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Gudaf Tsegay, Ejgayehu Taye of Ethiopia, fellow Kenyan Margaret Chelimo, and versatile Sifan Hassan. “I expect strong competition for the medals. At this point, anything can happen. Let’s hope for good health,” Kipyegon said.
World silver medalist Beatrice Chebet will also compete, with the top eight finishers from each heat advancing to the final.

8:10 PM – 4x400m Mixed Relay
Kenya’s 4x400m relay team, qualified through ranking, will face a tough challenge in Heat One against powerhouse teams from Jamaica, the USA, and Poland. The team comprises Mercy Chebet, David Sanayek, Veronica Mutua, and Boniface Mweresa.
The top three finishers from each heat will advance to the final, along with the two fastest fourth-placed teams from both heats.

8:45 PM – Women’s 800m
World champion Mary Moraa will start her quest for Olympic gold in Heat Five of the women’s 800m. She’ll be joined by debutants Lilian Odira and Vivian Chebet, who will compete in heats six and three, respectively.