Kenya: History of 5000m - Featuring Cheruiyot, Obiri and Gebrselassie

30 January 2019
opinion

The 5,000m race in athletics has a rich history that Kenyans rightfully dominate.

From legendries Kipchoge Keino, Naftali Temu, Paul Ngugi, Daniel Komen and Eliud Kipchoge to Vivian "Pocket Cheruiyot, Hellen Obiri, Pauline Konga and Isabella Ochichi, Kenya has cemented its niche in the track race.

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