Kenya keen to reclaim glory in men marathon and 10,000m
When the 2025 TWC enters day three, Kenya’s dream to reclaim glory in the men’s marathon is expected to highlight what is likely to be a fierce 42km contest in the Japanese capital...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya aims to reclaim its dominance in men's marathon and 10,000m at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Champions. A four-man team will compete in the marathon, while a trio will challenge for gold in the 10,000m.
- The marathon team includes Vincent Ngetich, Erick Sang, Kennedy Kimutai, and Hillary Kipkoech, with the race starting at 1.30am Sunday Kenyan time.
- The 10,000m squad, featuring Benson Kiplangat, Ishmael Rokitto Kipkurui, and Edwin Kurgat, seeks to end a long gold medal drought, last achieved by Charles Kimathi in 2001.
- Kenya last won a men's marathon medal, a bronze by Amos Kipruto, in 2019.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Standard Sports
Part of the Day's Coverage
Kenyan Athletes Aim for Titles at Championships in Tokyo - September 2025
Kenya aims to reclaim its dominance in the men's marathon and 10,000m at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Champions, with a four-man marathon team and a trio in the 10,000m. At the same championships in Tokyo, Japan, three-time world champion Faith Kipyegon made a strong start in the women's 1500m heats, showing her intention to defend her title. Separately, Deaflympics champion Ian Wambui Kahinga has qualified for the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, set for November 15-26, 2025. After winning the men's 10,000m at the national trials in Nairobi, Kahinga is aiming for triple gold in Tokyo.
