KEMBOI PREPARES FOR RIO TRIALS: Steeplechase bigwigs to light up Team Kenya selection

Kemboi of Kenia reacts as he crosses the finish line in the men's 3.000m steeplechase event during the 15th IAAF World Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing

It will be a do-or-die moment when world beating stars battle for Olympics team spots in 3,000m steeplechase during national trials next week.

There will be no love lost when two-time Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi, 2008 Olympic champion Brimin Kipruto and former Olympic bronze medallist Paul Kipsiele Koech lead the chase for slots against youngsters that include two-time world silver medallist Conseslus Kipruto at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium.