Chris Musumba
21 June 2011
Nairobi — African athletes have constantly produced results at top international competitions and, while many young novice athletes aspire to equal achievements of their senior colleagues, Kenyans will be parading some of the athletes who have already curved a niche for themselves on the regional circuits.
Gilbert Kirui, the Africa 3,000m steeplechase champion, and Faith Chepng’etich, the world cross country junior champion, will be the steel around which the silk of Norah Jeruto, Lillian Chepngeno, William Malel and Patrick Mutunga will be wrapped.
David Okeyo, Athletics Kenya’s secretary, on Tuesday took the time to sensitise the athletes on the need to watch out on what medication they take whenever they fall sick.
“It is crucial to tell your doctors of any medication you take so that if its banned, it can be declared early in advance,” said Okeyo.
Squad:
Boys: Mike Mokamba (200m), Alphas Kishoiyan, David Chemjor (400m), Timothy Kitum, Leonard Kosencha (800m), Edwin Katoi, Kiprotich Mutai (1,500m), Conseslus Kipruto, Gilbert Kirui (2,000m steeplechase), William Malel, Patrick Mutunga (3,000m) and Ken Kirui (400m hurdles).
Girls: Eunice Mueni (200m), Nevian Michira (400m), Agatha Jeruto, Lydia Jepchirchir (800m), Sheila Chepngetich, Faith Chepngetich (1,500m), Norah Jeruto, Lilian Chepngeno (2,000m steeplechase), Zipporah Wanjiku, Caroline Chepkoech (3,000m).
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