Five Kenyans to battle for Ksh13 million up for grabs at Miami Grand Slam Track
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Mozzart Sport takes a look at the talented contingent of five athletes who will fly the country’s flag high across both short and long-distance races in the men’s and women’s categories
Kenya’s track athletes are gearing up for an exciting and lucrative competition at the 2025 Miami Grand Slam Track Series, pencilled for Friday, 2 to Sunday, 4 May 2025, in Miramar, Florida.
What makes this a highly anticipated event is the total prize pool of $12.6 million. Each race winner stands to take home a whopping $100,000, approximately Ksh13 million shillings.
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Mozzart Sport takes a look at the talented contingent of five athletes who will fly the country’s flag high across both short and long-distance races in the men’s and women’s categories.
Kenya’s presence at the event is bolstered by a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars.
The team includes world champion Mary Moraa, former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot, rising star Agnes Jebet Ngetich, and silver medalist Ronald Kwemoi.
Some athletes are signed as “Racers” for the entire season, while others are “Challengers,” invited for specific races, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition.
Moraa, who made history as the 2023 World Champion in the 800m, is the only Kenyan athlete participating in the short-distance events.
She will compete in both the 800m and 1500m races, aiming for a repeat of her outstanding performances. After recovering from an illness that prevented her participation in the April Kingston event, Moraa is eager to return to the track.
She will face a tough field that includes Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu and Diribe Welteji, Australia’s Jessica Hull, and the USA’s Nikki Hiltz, among others. Moraa’s goal is to clinch victory in both events.
In the long-distance category, Agnes Jebet Ngetich and Janeth Chepngetich will represent Kenya in the 3000m and 5000m races.
Ngetich, fresh off her world-record-breaking performance in the women’s 10km road race in Germany, is one of the most exciting contenders.
Her impressive second-place finish in Kingston has raised expectations for a strong showing in Miami. With her current form, Ngetich is one of the favourites for a podium finish.
Ngetich and Chepngetich will face tough competition from Ethiopia’s Tsige Gebreselama, Hirut Meshesha, Medina Eisa, and Aynadis Mebratu, as well as Japan’s Nozomi Tanaka and the USA’s Elise Cranny.
Former 1,500m World Champion Timothy Cheruiyot is Kenya’s sole representative in the men’s short-distance events.
Cheruiyot, stepping in for Emmanuel Wanyonyi, will compete against formidable athletes like Canada’s Marco Arop, the USA’s Cole Hocker, and the UK’s Josh Kerr. He will be hoping to use his wealth of experience to continue Kenya’s dominance.
Other notable competitors include Yared Nuguse (USA), Peter Bol (Australia), and Tshepo Tshite (South Africa).
In the men’s long-distance races, Olympic silver medalist Ronald Kwemoi will race in the 3000m and 5000m.
The seasoned competitor will face a talented field that includes Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet, the USA’s Grant Fisher, and the UK’s George Mills, along with other top contenders like Cooper Teare (USA) and Andrew Coscoran (Ireland).
This event is the second of four major competitions in the 2025 series. After Miami, the series continues with events in Philadelphia (May 30–June 1) and Los Angeles (June 27–29).
