World 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot has been included in the final squad of Olympics track and field team as Athletics Kenya named the final squad for Olympic Games to be staged in Tokyo, Japan.
Despite finishing in 4th position during the national championships cum trials at the Kasarani stadium, Cheruiyot will represent the country replacing Kamar Etyang, who was omitted from the team after failing to meet the anti-doping rules.
Etyang was second during the trials behind champion Charles Simotwo in the 1,500m final at the national trials, had been in doubt for the Games since he had not undergone the three mandatory out-of-competition tests as required by the AIU.
Team Kenya for Tokyo Games
Men:
100m: Ferdinand Omanyala, Mark Otieno
400m: Emmanuel Korir
High Jump: Mathew Sawe
Javelin: Julius Yego
800m: Michael Saruni, Ferguson Rotich, Emmanuel Korir
1,500m: Charles Simotwo, Abel Kipsang, Timothy Cheruiyot
3,000m steeplechase: Abraham Kibwott, Leonard Bett, Benjamin Kigen
5,000m: Nicholas Kimeli, Daniel Simiu, Samuel Chebole
10,000m: Geoffrey Kamworor, Rodgers Kwemoi, Weldon Kipkurui
Marathon: Eliud Kipchoge, Amos Kipruto, Lawrence Cherono
Women:
400m: Hellen Syombua
800m: Mary Moraa, Eunice Sum, Emily Cherotich
1,500m: Faith Chepng’etich, Winny Chebet, Edinah Jebitok
3,000m steeplechase: Beatrice Chepkoech, Hyvin Kiyeng, Purity Cherotich
5,000m: Lilian Kasait, Hellen Obiri, Agnes Tirop
10,000m: Hellen Obiri, Irene Cheptai, Sheila Chelangat
Marathon: Bridget Kosgei, Ruth Chepngetich, Peres Chepchirchir