Were edged out Botswana’s Tisang Komorena, who clocked a personal best of 48.49 seconds to finish second, while Kenya’s Rotich Kipkorir also recorded a personal best of 49.17 to claim third place.
“I spoke to Were before the race to push for sub-47 seconds, but we are still okay and happy for securing World Championships qualifying standards,” said Komorena.
The 2022 Africa 400 metres hurdles bronze medalist, Wiseman Were from Kenya, employed searing pace to win the race at Kip Keino Classic on Saturday at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi.
The 27-year-old also attained the qualification standard for the 2025 World Athletics Championships scheduled for September 13 to 21 this year in Tokyo. The World Athletics Championship qualifying time is 48.50 seconds.
