Kenya’s hopes of bagging a sprint medal at the upcoming 24th African Senior Athletics Championships rest on Mark Otieno, as the country names a formidable squad for the continental showpiece set for Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 17 May at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOtieno, currently the second fastest Kenyan over 100m, headlines a three-man team that will line up against Africa’s finest sprinters. The experienced speedster, who clocked 10.36 seconds in the final during the national trials, is keen to make his second appearance at the championships count.Ferdinand Omanyala opens season with 100m victory in South Africa“I would love to go there and bring back a medal for the country. It will be a record in my books and to add on my profile as well as becoming an African champion and to also reach the finals,” Otieno told Mozzart Sport.Reflecting on his journey, the sprinter drew motivation from his earlier outing at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville, Congo, where he reached the semifinals in 10.56 seconds. This time, he is determined to go further.“I reached the semifinals then, and this time I am willing to push the boundaries and see where it will lead me,” he added.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665557##Otieno will be joined in the men’s 100m by Ronald Kiprono Koech (10.35) and Moses Wasike Onyango (10.43), forming a strong trio capable of challenging for podium finishes.On the women’s side, Millicent Ndoro (11.55), Diana Lilian Awako Aoko (11.83), and Eunice Kadogo Murandafu (11.90) will carry Kenya’s hopes in the 100m.Beyond the sprints, Kenya has assembled a balanced team across track and field disciplines, blending seasoned names and emerging talent.Athletics Kenya weighs in on Kenya's bid to host Diamond League eventIn the 200m, Awako doubles up in the women’s race alongside her sprint duties, while Dennis Wangui Mwai (20.64), Koech (20.71), and Elkana Kiprotich Sabila (21.01) will represent the men.The 400m squad features Mercy Chebet (51.94), Hellen Syombua Kalii (53.91), and Maureen Nanjala Wafula (54.22) for the women, while Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui (45.43), Dennis Masika Mulongo (45.48), and George Mutinda Mutuku (45.72) headline the men’s team.Kenya’s traditional middle-distance strength remains evident, with Vivian Kiprotich Chebet, Alice Nasban Ekiru, and Pauline Muhonja Ndusu entered in the women’s 800m, while Kelvin Kimtai Loti, Laban Kipkorir Chepkwony, and Brian Musyoka Masai take on the men’s race.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665542##The 1500m will see Mary Nyaruai Ekiru, Faith Chebet, and Vivian Chebet compete in the women’s category, with Reynold Cheruiyot Kipkorir, Brian Kiprop Komen, and Dominic Kiptoo Barngetuny lining up for the men.In the steeplechase, Kenya fields strong medal prospects, including Diana Chepkemoi and Mercy Koskey Chepngeno in the women’s race, and Peter Kipngeno Rono alongside Shadrack Kibiwot Too in the men’s event.Long-distance events also feature prominently, with athletes such as Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi and Mathew Kipruto Kipkoech expected to lead the charge in the 5000m and 10,000m, respectively.Kipyegon returns to Prefontaine Classic to headline race making comeback after 30 yearsIn the field events, Africa’s javelin icon Julius Yego headlines Kenya’s lineup, alongside Boniface Kyalo and Alexander Kiprotich, while Belinda Adhiambo Oburu and Sarah Atieno Okumu will compete in the women’s shot put.100m womenMillicent Ndoro – 11.55Diana Lilian Awako Aoko – 11.83Eunice Kadogo Murandafu – 11.90100m menRonald Kiprono Koech – 10.35Mark Otieno Odhiambo – 10.36Moses Wasike Onyango – 10.43100m hurdles womenRukia Nusra – 13.13200m womenDiana Lilian Awako Aoko – 23.99200m menDennis Wangui Mwai – 20.64Ronald Kiprono Koech – 20.71Elkana Kiprotich Sabila – 21.01400m womenMercy Chebet – 51.94Hellen Syombua Kalii – 53.91Maureen Nanjala Wafula – 54.22400m menKelvin Kiprotich Tonui – 45.43Dennis Masika Mulongo – 45.48George Mutinda Mutuku – 45.72400m hurdles womenGladys Muthoni Ngure – 59.06Vanice Nyagisera Kerubo – 55.45400m hurdles menKipkorir Rotich – 49.93Edward Ngunjiri Wagaki – 50.81800m womenVivian Kiprotich Chebet – 2:03.59Alice Nasban Ekiru – 2:04.39Pauline Muhonja Ndusu – 2:04.92800m menKelvin Kimtai Loti – 1:45.04Laban Kipkorir Chepkwony – 1:45.19Brian Musyoka Masai – 1:45.821500m womenMary Nyaruai Ekiru – 4:09.60Faith Chebet – 4:11.64Vivian Kiprotich Chebet – 4:12.451500m menReynold Cheruiyot Kipkorir – 3:36.1Brian Kiprop Komen – 3:36.4Dominic Kiptoo Barngetuny – 3:37.43000m steeplechase womenDiana Chepkemoi – 9:36.76Mercy Koskey Chepngeno – 9:38.87Mercy Chepngeno Mageso – 9:45.273000m steeplechase menPeter Kipngeno Rono – 8:33.21Shadrack Kibiwot Too – 8:34.465000m womenMaurine Jepkoech Chebor – 15:51.04Joyline Chepkemoi – 15:53.08Cynthia Chepkurui – 16:00.995000m menDenis Kipkoech Kemboi – (no time shown)Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi – 13:03.17Laban Kiptoo Kosgei – 13:17.2610,000m womenDiana Wanza – 32:12.1Mercy Chepngeno Mageso – 32:27.2Phenah Yego Siyoi – 32:47.410,000m menKevin Chesang – 28:25.2Silas Senchura – 28:18.46Mathew Kipruto Kipkoech – 27:42.2620km race walk mwnSamuel Kireri Gathimba – 1:23:57Stephen Ndangiri Kihu – 1:26:2720km race walk womenSylvia Jerono Kemboi – 1:43:34Caren Naliaka Simiyu – 1:46:26High jump womenFaith Jepkembioi Kipsang – 1.80Asbel Kiprop Kemboi – 2.15High jump menZeddy Jesire Chongwo – 6.23Isaac Ndute Kimunu – (no time shown)Triple jump womenMartha Monyenche Nyabuto – 13.24AFaith Jepkembioi Kipsang – 13.06AWinnie Chepngetich Bii – 14.01Triple jump menAmos Musili Mwendwa – 16.63AGilbert Pkemoi – 16.13AKevin Kemboi Kiprono – 16.34Shot put womenBelinda Adhiambo Oburu – 15.74Sarah Atieno Okumu – 15.46Discus womenCaroline CherotichHammer WomenRoseline NyanchamaHammer MenDominic OngidiJavelin MenBoniface KyaloAlexander KiprotichJulius Yego
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