Team Kenya plans to fly out to Japan on July 5 to set up camp in Kurume for the Games which start on July 23. The Olympics are scheduled to begin on July 23.
100m – Ferdinand Omanyala, Mark Otieno
400m women – Hellen Syombua
400m men – Emmanuel Korir
800m women – Maru Moraa, Emily Tuwei, Eunice Sum
800m men – Michael Saruni, Ferguson Rotich, Emmanuel Korir
"I am ready for the Olympics. I have been training. I still have some unfinished. I will go back to the US for training. I don't want to change anything. It is working for me, why should I change? quipped Michael Saruni after winning the 800m final. pic.twitter.com/nKLKipB48d
— Athletics Kenya (@athletics_kenya) June 19, 2021
1500m women – Faith Kipyegon, Winny Chebet
1500m men – Charles SImotwo, Kamar Etyang, Abel Kipsang
Steeplechase women – Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Kiyeng, Purity Kirui
Hyvin Kiyeng after winning the 3,000m steeplechase "It was a nice race. Our hope is to get to the Olympics in good health. We expect stiff competition. We still have a lot to work on as we head to Tokyo." pic.twitter.com/0SgXdZ8GIt
— Athletics Kenya (@athletics_kenya) June 18, 2021
Steeplechase men – Leonard Bett, Abraham Kibiwott, Benjamin Kigen
5,000m women – Lilian Kasait, Hellen Obiri, Agnes Tirop
5,000m men – Nicholas Kimeli, Daniel Simiyu, Samwel Masai
"I feel I am in top shape. We will go to Japan and battle with the rest of the world, hoping to bring home the medals," said Nicholas Kimeli after winning the men's 5,000m final. pic.twitter.com/GhrasFcYm4
— Athletics Kenya (@athletics_kenya) June 19, 2021
10,000m men – Geoffrey Kamworor, Rodgers Kwemoi, Weldon Langat
Marathon women – Brigid Kosgei, Ruth Chepngetich, Peres Jepchirchir
Marathon men – Eliud Kipchoge, Amos Kipruto, Lawrence Cherono
20km walk women – Grace Wanjiru
20km men – Samuel Gathimba
Javelin Men – Julius Yego
"The race was good. I just wanted to seal top two. I have no pressure. I will be facing familiar opponents in Tokyo. I am used to fast-paced races and all I am going to do is continue with my training, " said Hellen Obiri who hopes to double in 5000m and 10000m in Tokyo Games. pic.twitter.com/7jSfMlaP8e
— Athletics Kenya (@athletics_kenya) June 19, 2021
Kenya 7s Wins Africa Men’s Sevens Qualifying for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
