Chepkemboi will be first Kenyan woman to compete in javelin at Worlds
Javelin thrower Irene Chepkemboi will be the first Kenyan woman to compete at World Championships...
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Irene Chepkemboi will make history as the first Kenyan woman to compete in javelin at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 21-year-old qualified surprisingly through the World Athletics next eligible athlete process, despite not hitting the standard or world ranking initially.
- Chepkemboi's personal best throw is 60.31m, a new Kenyan national record, placing her in the top 50 of all time.
- She will join 2015 world champion Julius Yego, aiming to inspire young Kenyan women in field events.
- Training in Texas, USA, Chepkemboi attributes her success to modern facilities and emphasizes mental strength over physique in javelin.
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Irene Chepkemboi to be First Kenyan Woman in Javelin at Worlds; Great Chepsaita Cross Country Race Set for Dec. 6 - September 2025
Irene Chepkemboi will make history as the first Kenyan woman to compete in javelin at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 21-year-old qualified through the World Athletics next eligible athlete process, despite not hitting the standard initially. In other news, the Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run is set for its third edition on December 6, 2025, in Uasin Gishu. The World Athletics gold-level event will feature an adjusted, scenic course and a significant increase in prize money. Organizers anticipate a highly competitive race with international participants.
