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Geoffrey Kamworor ran the fastest time for 10000m in history at altitude
The 10000m race at the Kenyan Olympic Trials was one amazing event. The Kenyan Tokyo Olympic Trials happening June 17 to June 19 were moved from the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, to Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani. Kasarani is located approximately 10 kilometres outside of Nairobi.
Athletics Kenya (AK) announced via press release that the changes are needed to test systems and requirements in readiness for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships which are planned for Aug. 17 to Aug. 22.
Geoffrey Kamworor clocked 27:01 for 10000m in the Kenyan Olympic Trials today. No one has run faster at altitude.
"I'm really happy to have qualified for the Olympics by running the fastest time in history in altitude. Now, we’re building on towards the bigger goal ahead," says Geoffrey Kamworor.
The altitude at the stadium is 1865 meters or 6118 feet.
Rodgers Kwemoi was second in a very fast 27:05.51 and Weldon Kipkirui Langat was third clocking 27:24.73. Ronex lead from the start but dropped out at 7k.
Geoffrey and Kwemoi were behind, when Geoffrey decided to break, Kwemoi resisted but with two laps to go Geoffrey made his big break and widen the gap winning by just over four seconds.
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