Kenyans seek to break European curse as they head to Budapest

Simon Koech (left) and Ishmael Kipkurui training at Moi International stadium ahead of the 19th edition of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Aug 14, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

History, threat and uncertainty define Kenya's medal prospects at the 19th World Athletics Championships that gets underway inside the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday.

There is a history of poor Kenyan performances at the World Athletics Championships and the Olympic Games held in western Europe and the US. But they stage good shows while competing in Asia.