The qualification window for the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, set to begin on September 13, has closed, with focus now shifting to Kenyan athletes who have met the stringent standards. While some have secured their spots, others, like javelin thrower Irene Chepkemboi, just missed out despite setting a new national record.

• Irene Chepkemboi, a javelin athlete, was ranked 40th globally as the qualification window closed, missing out on a spot despite achieving a new Kenyan national record of 60.31m in June.
• Distance runners Cornelius Kemboi and Mathew Kipsang successfully secured their tickets after stellar 5000m performances in Oordegem, Belgium, with times of 12:57.80 and 12:58.61 respectively.
• African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala has withdrawn from the Diamond League final in Zurich due to injury but anticipates being fit for the Tokyo World Championships.
• Notable athletes like Faith Kipyegon (three-time 1500m world champion) and Beatrice Chebet (10000m champion) will compete in the Zurich Diamond League final.