Kenyan athletes are intensifying preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13-21, where they anticipate fierce competition from global stars.

• Sprinters, including Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala, are training at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.
• A highly anticipated women’s 3000m steeplechase showdown is expected between Kenya’s Olympic bronze medallist Faith Cherotich and Bahrain’s world title holder Winfred Yavi.
• In the 5000m, four-time world champion Faith Kipyegon and double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet are set to face Gudaf Tsegay of Ethiopia.