The selection of Kenya's 2025 World Athletics Championships squad for Tokyo has raised questions as some top marathon runners opted for individual races instead of national team selection.

• Peres Jepchirchir, the 2020 Olympic champion, and Vincent Ngetich, the last year's Berlin Marathon runner-up, lead the team.
• The decision by prominent marathon names to compete in other races has left some surprises in the national squad.
• The article suggests these "well-oiled races" attracted athletes over national team participation.