Olympic silver medallist Barshim says Kenya has talent in high jump

Qatar's Essa Mutaz Barshim competes in the mens high jump at the Diamond League Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, Thursday, June 15, 2017. ( AP)

Two-time Olympic silver medallist Mutaz Essa Barshim believes there is high jump talent in Kenya.

The Qatari who competed in the high jump qualification round at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday morning alongside Kenya’s Mathew Sawe said Kenyans can do well in the event.