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HUNT FOR MISSING JEWEL: Kiyeng readies for maiden world cross appearance

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Hyvin Kiyeng races to victory in the women's 3000m steeplechase finals during the Kenya Police athletics championship at Kasarani stadium on April 22, 2016. [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD]

World 3,000m steeplechase champion Hyvin Kiyeng will be making her first appearance at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships.

The other five athletes – Irene Cheptai, Lilian Kasait, Faith Chepngétich, Alice Aprot and Agnes Jebet Tirop – have competed at the biennial showpiece.

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