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Chepkoech, Serem target Kenya’s first gold in Accra

Kenya's Beatrice Chepkoech celebrates her victory during the women's 3000m steeplechase final at the national trials for the World Athletics Championships at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on July 8, 2023.


Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Amos has been struggling with form, but the stage in Accra could signify his strong return after winning the African Games trials
  • Chepkoech has exhibited form, claiming bronze in 3,000m at the World Indoor Championships two weeks ago.
  • National 800m champion Alex Ng'eno and newcomer Aron Kemei will be out to recapture the men’s 800m title Kenya last won in 1999

Kenya could haul its first gold medals when the men’s 3,000m steeplechase and women’s 5,000m finals are staged on Monday at the University of Ghana, Accra.

The 2023 Diamond League 3,000m steeplechase winner, Simon Koech and Serem brothers, the 2021 World Athletics Under-20 3,000m steeplechase champion Amos and Edmund will throw down the gauntlet in the steeplechase final at 7.30pm (Kenyan time).