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Loice Chemnung produced another commanding display on the track to win the women's 10,000m final at the Kenyan Commonwealth Games Athletics Trials, securing her place on Team Kenya for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Racing at Nyayo National Stadium, Chemnung stopped the clock at 31:46.09 to take the national title and confirm her qualification in emphatic fashion. The Kenyan distance star showcased her experience and strength throughout the race, maintaining control when the pressure mounted before pulling away to seal a memorable victory.

Diana Wanza claimed the silver medal after a determined performance, while Selah Busienei completed the podium in third place to take bronze in a fiercely contested final.

The victory adds to an impressive streak of performances by Chemnung, who has established herself as one of Kenya's most consistent long-distance runners. At the 2025 Athletics Kenya National Championships held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, she captured the women's 10,000m title in 31:39.09. Cintia Chepngeno finished second in 32:22.44, while Rebecca Mwangi took third place in 32:22.85.

Her latest success further underlines her dominance on the domestic circuit and strengthens expectations ahead of her international assignments later this season.

Before turning her full attention to Glasgow, Chemnung is set for another major test on the roads. The Kenyan star has been confirmed for the Port-Gentil 10K in Gabon on June 28, 2026, where she will line up against a strong international field. Organisers of the POG 10KM have announced her participation alongside fellow Kenyan distance runner Filex Kibet Masai, adding further excitement to one of Africa's most anticipated road races.

With a Commonwealth Games berth secured and another high-profile competition on the horizon, Chemnung's season continues to gather momentum. Her blend of consistency, endurance and winning form makes her one of the athletes to watch as Kenya prepares for Glasgow and beyond.

The road to Glasgow is now firmly underway, and Chemnung has once again demonstrated why she remains among the country's leading hopes in women's distance running.

Mo Farah will race the Port-Gentil 10km in Gabon two weeks before what is expected to be the Briton's final London Marathon appearance.

The four-time Olympic champion, 40, announced in January that he expects 2023 to be his final year of racing before retirement.

Farah is currently training in Ethiopia as he continues his preparations for the London Marathon on 23 April.

He is unsure if the marathon will be his last competitive event.

In a short video, the British marathon record holder said he has been "preparing well" in Ethiopia, adding he is "really excited" to test his fitness over 10km on 8 April in Gabon, 15 days before he takes to the streets of his home city.

A hip injury prevented Farah from taking part in last year's London Marathon, with the 2023 race set to be his first full marathon since 2019.

The six-time world track champion won the Big Half - a half marathon race - in London in September but he has raced just seven times since October 2019.

Farah's personal best over 10km on the road is 27 minutes 44 seconds, however that time was set in 2010 and he was surprisingly beaten by club runner Ellis Cross in his last outing over the distance at the Vitality London 10,000 last year.

The 2018 Chicago Marathon winner's highest London Marathon finish was third in 2018. He will face a stacked field in the 2023 race, which features four of the five fastest runners in history.

The 2023 London Marathon will be broadcast live on BBC TV, iPlayer and online.