D-day for kenya trio as Sumgong, Jepkesho and Kiprop battle for Kenya's maiden women Olympic marathon gold today

Kenya's Jemima Sumgong in action during the women's race Action Images via Reuters

Kenyans always dominate well-heeled big city marathons but an Olympic title has turned out a mountain to climb for Kenyan women.

The late Samuel Wanjiru was the first Kenyan to win an Olympic marathon gold when he bagged it in 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.