World 800m bronze medalist Ferguson Rotich is not worried ahead of the track and field event that kicks off on Friday morning at the Tokyo Olympic Games
Rotich is counting on his experience and hard work in training in his quest for an Olympic gold.
“As an experienced runner in this race, I am not in any panic mood but so relaxed ahead of my event. I have had good training and preparations for this show. I will be competing with my rivals that we have been competing at Diamond League,” Rotich said.
The Kericho-based runner, who finished fifth at the Rio Olympics in 2016, said everything has fallen in place perfectly for him.
“The weather is good and I cannot predict what will happen tomorrow but my prayer is to start the heat first and see how things turn out,” he said.
African silver medalist Emmanuel Korir and Michael Saruni say they will not be overawed by the opportunity to compete in the men’s 800m at the Tokyo Olympics.
The heats for the two-lap race begin on Saturday evening in what is one of the most open races following the absence of two big stars.
Defending champion and world record holder David Rudisha will not be in Tokyo to defend the title he first won at the London Olympics in 2012 whereas world champion Donovan Brazier of USA will be watching from his couch after a surprise last-place finish at the US national trials.