Kenyans start favourites in the marathon this afternoon. Even as the late arrival controversy continued to dog the Kenya women's marathon team, they start favourites as the World athletics Championships get underway today.
Valentine Jepkorir may still be trying to shake off her jet lag after her late arrival but the Kenyan technical team is exuding confidence that they are still contenders for the gold.
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