HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: Second batch of Team Kenya lands amid optimism

Maureen Jelagat clears the hurdles in the women's 400mh during the National Olympics Trials on July 1,2016 at kipchoge Stadium, Eldoret.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

The first batch of track athletes arrived in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday full of optimism ahead of the track action that begins at the Olympic Stadium on August 12.

The athletes were accompanied by five coaches, who are keen to explore the facilities at the Rio Olympics before they embark on the serious business of training as most Kenyan fans will be looking to the track team to bring glory back home.