RIO OLYMPICS TARGET: Florence leads pursuit of winning elusive marathon win

Kenya's Jemima Sumgong (R), Ethiopia's Mare Dibaba (2nd L), Kenya's Mary Keitany (C) and Kenya's Florence Kiplagat (L) in action during the women's race Action Images via Reuters

Determination vividly describes Florence Kiplagat’s drive to win the coveted Olympic Games marathon ticket.

She features prominently in the roll of honour in long distance running and a bonus at a World Major Marathon series race.