Kenyan athletes Anatasha Cheptoo and Mercy Chepng’eno are set to compete in the 3,000m steeplechase at the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Oregon, USA, next month, aiming to follow in the footsteps of their mentor Faith Cherotich.

• Both athletes secured gold and silver at last year's African Under-20 Championships and are targeting podium finishes in Oregon from August 5th to 9th.
• Key participants include Anatasha Cheptoo, who aims for gold and a personal best, and Mercy Chepng’eno, targeting a win in her final under-20 competition.
• Their inspiration and role model is Olympic and world champion Faith Cherotich, who won the title in 2022.