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Marathoner Edward Cheserek (leading) and his training mates Brian Kibor (center) and Meshack Lelgut during a training session. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]
Before athletics enthusiasts shift their attention to the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a team of six men will have attempted a 42.195km relay world record in Paris.
The squad of John Lomoni, Amos Kipkemoi, Meshack Lelgut, Brian Kibor, Ezra Ondiso and Elisha Kiprop are plotting to smash a 20-year-old world record at the Ekiden de Paris marathon relay.
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