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Squad ready for third bite at IAAF World Under-18 show in Nairobi.

Edina Jebitok on her way to win 1500m girls finals during the trials for World Under 18 Championship at Nyayo Stadium. PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO

After two days of nothing but pure challenge, Kenya finally picked its squad for the 10th IAAF World Under-18 Athletics Championships set for Nairobi from July 12-16.

There are huge expectations as the nation prepares to strike a hat trick after triumphs in Poland (1999) and Italy in 2007 and they go up against seven-time champions and 2013 winners, Russia.

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