Cheruiyot making adjustmenst in preparation for Tokyo 2025
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 07.11.24. | 10:00
He made his maiden Olympics appearance in Paris, missing out on the final after finishing 10th in the semifinal in 3:35.32
Former World Under-20 1,500m champion (2022) Reynold Cheruiyot is making deliberate adjustments to his racing schedule as he sets his sights on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo.
After a roller-coaster season that saw him compete in multiple Diamond League meets and the Olympic games, Cheruiyot is making notable changes to maximize his chances on the world stage.
Reflecting on his 2024 season, Cheruiyot believes that limiting his appearances in the Diamond League will enhance his preparations for Tokyo. He hopes that narrowing his schedule will enable him to concentrate on the rigorous training necessary to be in top form for a global showpiece.
“This year, I was featured in five Diamond Leagues. For 2025, I have to minimize my appearances to put more focus on the World Championship preparations,” he explained to The Star.
Cheruiyot began his 2024 season with a strong showing in Doha, where he finished third in a time of 3:32.96, narrowly trailing Kenyan compatriots Brian Komen (3:32.43) and Timothy Cheruiyot (3:32.67).
His season continued with notable performances, including a sixth-place finish at the Prefontaine Classic mile in 3:48.59, racing against some of the top runners in the world like Britain’s Josh Kerr, Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and the USA’s Yared Nuguse.
He continued with a fourth-place finish in the 1,500m in Lausanne (3:30.88), followed by sixth place in Zurich (3:32.15) and seventh place in the Brussels finale (3:32.50). He also made his maiden Olympics appearance, missing out on the final after finishing 10th in the semifinal in 3:35.32.
“It was my first time participating in the Olympics. My main aim was to get experience after competing with some of the World’s top athletes,” he said.
Last year, he competed at the World Championships in Budapest which he admits were instrumental in shaping his current approach. Despite an eighth-place finish in Budapest, he clocked an impressive 3:30.78 in a race dominated by the likes of Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Narve Gilje.
“Budapest gave me enough experience which I hope will be instrumental for Tokyo,” he reflected.
Having already met the men’s entry standard of 3:33.0 for the Tokyo World Championships, Cheruiyot will be keen to cause an upset come next year.
