Top stars set for U20 trials

Athletics Kenya is keen on lining up some of the best runners during the World Athletics Under-20 Championships to be held at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi on August 17-23.

Various regions have already selected teams that will be heading to the national trials expected to go down on July 1-2 at Nyayo National Stadium.

During the pre-trials across the country, some names stood out and these are the athletes you should watch out for once they line up on this day to compete ahead of team naming by the federation.

In the Central Rift region, there are various camps but some of the athletes proved too good and they will be trying out their luck in representing the country in the global event.

Emmanuel Wanyonyi from Kamoiywo Camp headed by the former 800m world champion Janeth Jepkosgei is one of the athletes to watch after doubling up in the 400m and 800m races where he bagged victory.

Wanyonyi, a Form One student at Kosirai High School who has been guided and coached by Claudio Berraldeli and Janeth Jepkosgei, believes that he has what it takes to bring the title home in August.

“My training is going on well and I believe in the next few days I will be able to finalise my programme and run a good race during the trials,” he said.

Sylvia Chelang’at who is a Form Three student at Lelu Secondary School in Kericho County will feature in the 400m and 800m as she balances her academics with sports, a thing she loves.

Eyes will also be on the Africa 3,000m Under-18 champion Emmanuel Kiplagat from Torongo Cmp in Baringo County who will be eyeing a slot in the 5,000m race.