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What are the chances of Kenyan men in London? Know your team. Tough task for Kenyans as they seek title defence at global meet in English capital

By JONATHAN KOMEN AND DENNIS OKEYO | 8yrs ago
400m sprinter Collins Omae works out through his coach Geoffrey Kimani assistance training session at Moi International Sport Centre, Kasarani on July 25, 2017 ahead of IAAF London World Championships. [Dennis Okeyo, Standard]

Coaches upbeat squad can weather storm.

Kenya have a tough task in their bid to be at the top of the medal table when the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships start in London, United Kingdom on Friday.

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