Kibet wins Kenya’s first gold at World Under-20 Athletics Championships Nehemiah Kipngeno made it a Kenyan 1-2 finish, taking silver in 13:30.09. Athletics 18 min ago

Tentera made a big statement in the fifth heat, taking control of the race early on to win in 1:51.

I believe I can run a better time in the semifinals to earn a place in the final race,” Pkiach, who trains in a high-altitude camp in West Pokot, said.“There was a lot of heat out there today and it might have slowed me but I’m through, and I’m eyeing a much better race in the next level now that I will be the only Kenyan in the race,” said Jepchumba.