The Bi-annual World Junior Championships will be held in Oregon starting on July 22. Kenya has an excellent record in this event. Ever since its inception in 1986, Kenya has always finished among the top 4. Only the United States has won more gold medals than Kenya.
This year as is always the case, the Ethiopians will be Kenya’s primarily challengers. But Kenya is armed with a strong squad including three runners who won gold medals at the world youth championships in 2013 : Lillian Kasait Rengeruk, Alfred Kipketer and Roseline Chepngetich,.
Lilian Rengeruk runs a lap of honor after winning a gold medal at the 2014 world youth championships
“I want to get a gold in Eugene. It is my last event as a junior. Not so many athletes have a chance to compete twice under this category. It will work well to boost my resume as I progress to the senior level,” said Kipketer on Tuesday in Nairobi.
Kenya Squad
Boys
Girls
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