Nairobi — When it comes to field events, especially men's discus and women's pole vault, the hosts have little to discuss as far as previous performances are concerned.

However, veteran Joshua Pondo, David Limo and Kimeli Tanui have the opportunity today to enter history books when they compete in discus finals.

"Nothing is impossible here as everyone is eying the medal bracket. I believe we have what it takes," said Bondo, the 1995 All African Games bronze medallist.

Pondo has a Personal Best (PB) of 55.05 but boasts of 46.08 Season Best (SB). Limo, the national champion, has the best throw this season of 47.00 while Kimeli has 45.59 SB.

With defending champion Hannes Hopley from South Africa missing in action, the Kenyans have Yasser Ibrahim (Egypt) and Nabil Karim (Morocco) to beat. Ibrahim and Karim won silver and bronze respectively during the 2008 Addis Ababa Championships.

Ibrahim is also a silver medallist from the 2006 event held in Mauritius. Karim, who had won bronze in Mauritius was disqualified for doping.

But South Africa's Victor Hogan is the man to watch in this event boasting a leading throw this season of 58.30 followed by Karim 56.76.

Kenya is obviously miles away from producing vaulters of Yelena Isinbayeva's calibre. However, Winnie Langat, Caroline Cherotich and Pricilla Nasimiyu are not after filling the numbers.

"The event is still new with Kenyan women but there is room for improvement. One of them should reach the final or event win a medal despite the fact that we are still growing," said coach Joseph Musonik.