Kenyan team to this year's World U20 Athletics Championships unveiled

The curtains of the national U20 trials rolled down on Friday 28 June as youngsters showcased resilience and zeal to book a slot to the World U20 Athletics Championships slated for August 27-31 in Peru, Lima.

800m women final (Qualifying time - 2:09)

Sarah Moraa Orobi clinched first place with an impressive time of 2:00.01, surpassing the qualifying time of 2:09.

Janet Jepkemoi Amimo followed closely, securing second place with a time of 2:03.18, while Judy Kemunto claimed third spot, finishing with a time of 2:08.18.

800m men final (Qualifying time - 1:50:50)

Kelvin Kimutai Koech emerged victorious with a remarkable time of 1:46.77, well below the qualifying mark of 1:50.50.

He was closely followed by Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech, who finished in 1:46.93, and Nelson Mapi Setek, who clocked 1:47.32.

Danson Kiplangat Mutai secured fourth place with a time of 1:48.56, while Justice Kipkoech rounded out the top five, narrowly meeting the qualifying standard with a time of 1:50.26.

1,500m women final (Qualifying time - 4:27:50)

Sheila Jebet delivered an outstanding performance, securing first place with a time of 4:19.38, comfortably below the qualifying mark of 4:27.50.

Hot on her heels was Miriam Chemutai Kibet, who finished second with a time of 4:19.51 while Mary Nyaboke Ogwaka claimed third place, clocking in at 4:19.95.

1,500m men final (Qualifying time - 3:48:00)

Collins Kibiwott Koech led the field with an impressive time of 3:41.50, surpassing the qualifying standard of 3:48.00.

Jospat Sang Kipkurui followed closely, finishing in 3:42.20, with Nelson Mapi Setek securing third place with a time of 3:42.61.

Emmanuel Kipngetich Yegon and Ezekiel Kipkorir rounded out the top five, clocking in at 3:45.83 and 3:46.16, respectively.

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3,000m men final (Qualifying time - 9:32:00)

Clinton Kimutai Ngetich dominated the race, finishing in an impressive time of 7:48.09 to secure first place and easily surpass the qualifying mark of 9:32.00.

Following closely behind was Denis Kipkoech Kemboi, who clocked 7:48.48 to claim the second position.

Brian Muange Musau secured third place with a time of 7:51.03, while Daniel Kinyanjui finished fourth in 7:52.57.

Charles Rotich crossed the line in 7:58.26 to take the fifth spot, followed by Ronald Kipkoech Ngetich in sixth place with a time of 8:00.04. Edwin Kimosong Kisalsak completed the race in 8:04.32

3,000m s/c women (Qualifying time - 10:38)

Diana Chepkemoi demonstrated her dominance with a superb performance, crossing the finish line in a commanding time of 9:51.51, well below the qualifying standard of 10:38.

Judy Chepkoech followed with a strong effort, securing second place in 10:04.71, while Sharon Chepkemoi claimed the third spot with a time of 10:22.48. Sharon Chepkirui Sanga completed the top four finishers, clocking 10:36.91.

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5,000m women (Qualifying time - 16:30)

Mercy Chepkemoi and Sheila Jebet engaged in a thrilling battle, finishing neck-and-neck with times of 15:55.23 and 15:55.26, respectively, comfortably surpassing the qualifying mark of 16:30.

Mercy Jelimo secured third place with a strong performance, clocking 15:57.24, closely followed by Faith Chepchumba in fourth with a time of 15:57.81.

Brenda Jepchirchir completed the top five finishers in 16:01.58, while Florence Chepkoech and Celestine Mantaine finished sixth and seventh with times of 16:09.12 and 16:18.45, respectively.

5,000m men (Qualifying time - 14:08)

Ishmael Rokitto Kipkurui seized victory with an impressive time of 13:42.71, comfortably surpassing the qualifying standard of 14:08. Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi followed closely in second place, finishing just behind in 13:43.54, while Shadrack Rono Kipkemei secured third with a time of 13:45.07.

Ronald Kipkoech Ngetich and Edwin Kimosong Kisalsak battled fiercely for fourth and fifth places, crossing the line in 13:48.17 and 13:48.29, respectively.

Charles Rotich rounded off the top six finishers with a strong performance, clocking 13:49.15.

Walking race (Qualifying time - 43:50)

Stephen Ndangiri Kihu delivered a standout performance, crossing the finish line in a remarkable time of 43:17.19.