Commonwealth Game: Kirui leads Kenyans in Steeplechase medal hunt

Kenya's Purity Cherotich Kirui (L) takes a water jump in the final of the women's 3000m steeplechase athletics event at Hampden Park during the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland on July 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO

In the absence of Americans at the Commonwealth Games, Kenya's 3000m steeplechase charges will start as favourites in their quest for podium positions in the women's final tomorrow in Gold Coast, Australia.

Kenya's chase for glory will be led by the imperious Celliphine Chespol, 2014 Club Games champion Purity Cherotich, and the new kid on the block, Fancy Cherono.