Brothers Amos and Edmund Serem will spearhead Kenya’s challenge in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase when the Wanda Diamond League heads to Silesia, Poland, on Sunday, 23 August.The siblings have emerged as two of Kenya’s brightest hopes in the event as the country looks to regain its rich legacy in the steeplechase. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAmos is seeking a return to his best after an injury-hit spell, while his younger brother Edmund arrives in top form and firmly in the hunt for the Diamond League title.Amos first rose to prominence after winning the 3,000m steeplechase at the 2021 World Under-20 Championships in Nairobi, clocking 8:30.72 to finish ahead of Ethiopia’s Bikila Tadese Takele and fellow Kenyan Simon Koech.The success paved the way for a smooth transition to the senior ranks. In 2023, he claimed silver at the African Games in Accra before earning selection to represent Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he placed 14th in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901535##His biggest breakthrough came later that year when he stunned the athletics world by winning the Diamond League Final in Brussels. Amos clocked 8:06.90 to defeat Morocco’s two-time Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali, who finished second in 8:08.60.However, his momentum was interrupted by injury early in the 2025 season, limiting his appearances and affecting his performances. This year, the 23-year-old has yet to regain the consistency that saw him crowned Diamond League champion, with modest finishes at the Kip Keino Classic, African Senior Championships, Doha, Monaco and the Oordegem meeting in Belgium.Reason for Kenyan athletics legend’s gruelling 840km run revealedAs Amos searches for a resurgence, Edmund continues to establish himself as one of the sport’s rising stars.The younger Serem mirrored his brother’s achievement by capturing the World Under-20 title in Lima, Peru, in 2024. He wasted little time making an impact at senior level, winning silver at the African Championships before securing bronze at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.Edmund has enjoyed an impressive 2026 campaign, highlighted by winning the Commonwealth Games title in 8:18.23.The 22-year-old also heads into the Silesia meeting in strong Diamond League form. Cherotich out to spoil Yavi’s record bid at Lausanne Diamond LeagueHe is tied on 24 points with El Bakkali at the top of the standings after a string of consistent performances, including fourth place in Morocco, runner-up finishes in Stockholm and third-place finishes in France and Monaco.Despite their credentials, the Serem brothers face a formidable challenge from El Bakkali, who remains the benchmark in the men's steeplechase. Kenya formally submits bid to host 2029 World Athletics ChampionshipsEthiopia’s Samuel Firewu and Gemechu Godana, together with Germany’s Karl Bebendorf, are also expected to be among the leading contenders in what promises to be a highly competitive race.In the 1,500m race, Kenya will be represented by Reynold Cheruiyot and Phanuel Koech. The women’s category sees Dorcas Ewoi compete against established names.