Kenya’s first batch of 13 departs for the World Athletics U-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon

The first batch of seven athletes and four officials left the country early on Saturday for Eugene, Oregon, where they are set to compete at the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships between the 5th and 9th of this month...

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Kenya's first contingent of 13 athletes and officials has departed for the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, to compete from the 5th to 9th of this month.

The team consists of 23 athletes in total, with the remaining group departing tonight.
Key athletes include Co-Captain Joyline Chepkemoi, Caren Chepchirchir, and Emmanuel Kipkorir, accompanied by head coach Robert Ng’isirei and other officials.
Kenya aims to improve on its 5th-place finish with 7 medals from the 2024 championships in Lima, Peru.