World champion Hellen Obiri shifts focus to 2021 Tokyo Olympics

Kenya's Hellen Obiri celebrates after winning the women's 5000 meters race with a world-leading time during the Diamond League athletics meeting at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco Friday, August 14, 2020. (Eric Gaillard/Pool Via AP)

World 5000m champion Hellen Obiri will not defend her World cross country Championships title in Bathurst, Australia on March 20, next year.

Obiri, the Olympic silver medalist over the distance, has opted to focus on 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games where she is yet to decide on whether to double in 5000m and 10000m.