Vivian returns to tackle Ethiopians

Silver medallist Kenya's Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot waves on the podium during the medal ceremony for Women's 10,000m athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 12, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

After bagging a silver in the 10,000m last Friday, Vivian Cheruiyot returns to the track today as her search for the elusive Olympics gold medal continues.

Vivian will be leading compatriots Mercy Cherono and Hellen Obiri in the 5,000m heats at 9:30am (3:30pm Kenya time) as they strive to make a mark before the finals on Friday.