Kenyans Eye Medals in World Under-18 Athletics Champs Finals

Edward Zakayo and Stanley Mburu Waithaka have qualified for the 3000m final set for July 16, while  400m hurdlers Leah Jeruto and Irene Akinyi have, however, suffered a painful exit from the third and final heat, ending the country's participation in the competition.

Kenya's Stanley Waithaka (left) battles Ethiopia's Barega Selemon in 3000m Heat One during the IAAF World Under-18 Athletics Championship.

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