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Africa Cross Country junior champion Nicholas Kimeli to chase best time in Monaco Diamond League
Africa Cross Country junior champion Nicholas Kimeli will be chasing a new personal best over 5,000m when he parades at this weekend's Monaco Diamond League meeting.
Kimeli, who will be marshalling forces with Africa junior 5,000m silver medalist Jacob Krop, will also be chasing his maiden win in the series since he made his debut in 2018.
The two-time Maria Soti cross country winner, who has a personal best of time 12:57.20 set in 2019 at the Helglo Track, said the series will be part of his training ahead of the postponed Olympic Games.
“This pandemic has taken us off our expectations for the season. However, I will do my best to ensure that I get good results in Monaco, hoping to register my maiden win,” said the Ndalat Gaa cross country winner.
He said he is still not sure what to expect after training alone for long in adherence to government protocols in curbing the spread of coronavirus.
“Since there were no open stadia for speed work, I used to do long runs and fartlek under coach Patrick Sang,” he said.
“My running system will also be determined by weather conditions, which is very crucial for any athlete. I hope it will favour Kenyan runners in Europe.”
Kimeli was part of the World Athletics Championships, held in Doha, Qatar, competing in 5,000m where he finished fifth in the final.
(08/12/2020) Views: 1,314 ⚡AMPby Emmanuel Sabuni
