Obiri and Kimeli face threat from Ethiopia and Uganda in Oregon

Nicholas Kimeli winner 5000m men's race during trials World Championships and Commonwealth Games at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani. June 24, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

World 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri faces a battle of her life as she takes on a classy line up in 5,000m at the World Athletics Championships that start in Eugene, USA on Friday.

The move comes even as Dutchwoman Olympic 5000m and 10,000m champion Sifan Hassan, gears up to line up in 1,500m, 5,000m and 10,000m at the worlds against strong challengers that include Ethiopia’s former world record holder Letesenbet Gidey, world indoor 3,000m Ejgayehu Taye and 2016 world indoor 1500m silver medalist Dawit Seyaum.