Brigid makes last sprint to bag top prize in Monaco

April 28, 2019 Kenya's Brigid Kosgei in action during the women's elite race REUTERS

Four years since she ran her first major marathon, Brigid Kosgei’s running career, now in its fourth year, has always been on an upward dash.

And to crown what has been a successful year for the Kenyan runner, she looks set to secure this year’s world athlete of the year (women) title at a gala in Monaco, on Saturday night.