Will Kenyan women strike first ever Olympic steeplechase gold?

From left- Hyvin Kiyeng, Beatrice Chepkoech and Purity Cherotich during the 3000mts steeplechase at the National trials for the Tokyo Olympic Games at The Moi International Sports Stadium, Kasarani, June 18, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, The Standard]

The writing is on the wall. Since 1960 when Kenya made her Olympic debut in Rome, Italy, Kenya has not won a gold medal in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase.

This is despite having won the men’s race in 11 Olympic Games editions –1968 in Mexico City to 2016 Rio Olympics.