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HUNT FOR MISSING JEWEL: Kiyeng readies for maiden world cross appearance

Hyvin Kiyeng races to victory in the women's 3000m steeplechase finals during the Kenya Police athletics championship at Kasarani stadium on April 22, 2016. [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

World 3,000m steeplechase champion Hyvin Kiyeng will be making her first appearance at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

The other five athletes – Irene Cheptai, Lilian Kasait, Faith Chepngétich, Alice Aprot and Agnes Jebet Tirop – have competed at the biennial showpiece.

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