Doha: Wanjiru starts solo 20-km walk to glory for Kenya tonight

Walker Grace Wanjuru in training session at Kipchoge Stadium, Eldoret. [DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

Africa race walk champions Grace Wanjiru’s persistence has been key in securing tickets to major championships for close to a decade, the veteran walker will be on the road today to test the grueling Doha heat in women’s 20km walk race final.

Wanjiru, 40, will be Kenya's sole representative in the event. Despite dominating the continental championships having won six  African Champion titles and a Commonwealth Games bronze medal from India in 2010, she is yet to podium at IAAF World Championships.