{"id":82676,"date":"2023-02-04T15:52:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T15:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kipyegon-waithaka-grace-sirikwa-classic-as-build-up-for-budapest"},"modified":"2023-02-04T16:03:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T16:03:50","slug":"kipyegon-waithaka-grace-sirikwa-classic-as-build-up-for-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/all-news\/kipyegon-waithaka-grace-sirikwa-classic-as-build-up-for-budapest","title":{"rendered":"Kipyegon, Waithaka grace Sirikwa Classic as build up for Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Two-time Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon and world 10,000m silver medalist Stanley Waithaka believe a perfect outing at Saturday’s Sirikwa Classic will kickstart their campaign towards the World Championships in Budapest later this year.<\/p>\n

While addressing journalists on the even of the Sirikwa Classic World Athletics Cross Country Tour at the Lobo Village, Uasin Gishu County, the two said they want to put in results right from the world go to boost their confidence.<\/p>\n

Kipyegon, who narrowly missed the 1,500m world record during the Monaco Diamond League, said she is going back to basics with an appearance in cross country, where her career sprouted at the junior level.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going back to cross country. I can\u2019t say it is a tough race as they say. I\u2019m ready for the race though I’m not a steeplechase runner (the course has steeplechase hurdles) but I’m ready to do one,\u201d said Kipyegon, the world 1,500 champion.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy preparations for Budapest are on and starting with the cross country season may lead to a world record. I have gone back to the drawing board to ensure that I achieve my goal. I have no pressure to run with top cross country athletes tomorrow (Saturday).”<\/p>\n

Kipyegon\u2019s coach, Patrick Sang, said cross country helps with endurance and stamina and that’s what they want to improve on.<\/p>\n

\u201cAthletes perform well in track and field after competing in cross country. It’s time for Faith to come to her reality of setting a world record after missing out in Monaco last year,\u201d said Sang.<\/p>\n

Waithaka, who struck a silver medal at the World Championships in Eugene last year despite a fall enroute, said he fancies the Lobo course since the organisers have done away with the soggy mud patches witnessed last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m happy that there is no mud like last year. I am looking for a better performance come tomorrow. It is always to start the season with cross country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI finished fourth last year and I learnt my lesson. Just like in Oregon, where I won silver after falling, I am determined and focused. I want to run better in my season-opener. I am here to improve my position from last year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Waithaka observed that a good start to the season will be key as he seeks to end Kenya’s 10,000m dry spell in Budapest.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe title drought in 10,000m should come to an end this year. Kenyans should expect much from me this time,\u201d said Waithaka.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Athletics Kenya President Jack Tuwei said Sirikwa Classic, which has seen an increased number of participants, offers a valuable opportunity for runners to get their spikes ready for a packed-up season.<\/p>\n

\u201cSirikwa is the beginning of a packed year and I would like athletes and coaches to work round the clock to prepare well. We need to encourage athletes and coaches to work towards meeting the qualifications in time for Budapest, considering the challenging qualifying requirements\u201d said Tuwei.<\/p>\n

Sirikwa Classic chairman Ibrahim Hussein said: \u201cDuring the 2017 World Cross Country Championships in Uganda, we had inverted steeplechase hurdles, which were a bit risky. This time we have the right steeplechase hurdles.”<\/p>\n

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