Mark Otieno to spearhead Kenya’s 100m charge at African Senior Championships
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The experienced speedster, who clocked 10.36 seconds in the final during the national trials, is keen to make his second appearance at the championships count
Kenya’s hopes of bagging a sprint medal at the upcoming 24th African Senior Athletics Championships rest on Mark Otieno, as the country names a formidable squad for the continental showpiece set for Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 17 May at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.
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Otieno, currently the second fastest Kenyan over 100m, headlines a three-man team that will line up against Africa’s finest sprinters.
The experienced speedster, who clocked 10.36 seconds in the final during the national trials, is keen to make his second appearance at the championships count.
“I would love to go there and bring back a medal for the country. It will be a record in my books and to add on my profile as well as becoming an African champion and to also reach the finals,” Otieno told Mozzart Sport.
Reflecting on his journey, the sprinter drew motivation from his earlier outing at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville, Congo, where he reached the semifinals in 10.56 seconds. This time, he is determined to go further.
“I reached the semifinals then, and this time I am willing to push the boundaries and see where it will lead me,” he added.
Otieno will be joined in the men’s 100m by Ronald Kiprono Koech (10.35) and Moses Wasike Onyango (10.43), forming a strong trio capable of challenging for podium finishes.
On the women’s side, Millicent Ndoro (11.55), Diana Lilian Awako Aoko (11.83), and Eunice Kadogo Murandafu (11.90) will carry Kenya’s hopes in the 100m.
Beyond the sprints, Kenya has assembled a balanced team across track and field disciplines, blending seasoned names and emerging talent.
In the 200m, Awako doubles up in the women’s race alongside her sprint duties, while Dennis Wangui Mwai (20.64), Koech (20.71), and Elkana Kiprotich Sabila (21.01) will represent the men.
The 400m squad features Mercy Chebet (51.94), Hellen Syombua Kalii (53.91), and Maureen Nanjala Wafula (54.22) for the women, while Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui (45.43), Dennis Masika Mulongo (45.48), and George Mutinda Mutuku (45.72) headline the men’s team.
Kenya’s traditional middle-distance strength remains evident, with Vivian Kiprotich Chebet, Alice Nasban Ekiru, and Pauline Muhonja Ndusu entered in the women’s 800m, while Kelvin Kimtai Loti, Laban Kipkorir Chepkwony, and Brian Musyoka Masai take on the men’s race.
The 1500m will see Mary Nyaruai Ekiru, Faith Chebet, and Vivian Chebet compete in the women’s category, with Reynold Cheruiyot Kipkorir, Brian Kiprop Komen, and Dominic Kiptoo Barngetuny lining up for the men.
In the steeplechase, Kenya fields strong medal prospects, including Diana Chepkemoi and Mercy Koskey Chepngeno in the women’s race, and Peter Kipngeno Rono alongside Shadrack Kibiwot Too in the men’s event.
Long-distance events also feature prominently, with athletes such as Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi and Mathew Kipruto Kipkoech expected to lead the charge in the 5000m and 10,000m, respectively.
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In the field events, Africa’s javelin icon Julius Yego headlines Kenya’s lineup, alongside Boniface Kyalo and Alexander Kiprotich, while Belinda Adhiambo Oburu and Sarah Atieno Okumu will compete in the women’s shot put.
100m women
Millicent Ndoro – 11.55
Diana Lilian Awako Aoko – 11.83
Eunice Kadogo Murandafu – 11.90
100m men
Ronald Kiprono Koech – 10.35
Mark Otieno Odhiambo – 10.36
Moses Wasike Onyango – 10.43
100m hurdles women
Rukia Nusra – 13.13
200m women
Diana Lilian Awako Aoko – 23.99
200m men
Dennis Wangui Mwai – 20.64
Ronald Kiprono Koech – 20.71
Elkana Kiprotich Sabila – 21.01
400m women
Mercy Chebet – 51.94
Hellen Syombua Kalii – 53.91
Maureen Nanjala Wafula – 54.22
400m men
Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui – 45.43
Dennis Masika Mulongo – 45.48
George Mutinda Mutuku – 45.72
400m hurdles women
Gladys Muthoni Ngure – 59.06
Vanice Nyagisera Kerubo – 55.45
400m hurdles men
Kipkorir Rotich – 49.93
Edward Ngunjiri Wagaki – 50.81
800m women
Vivian Kiprotich Chebet – 2:03.59
Alice Nasban Ekiru – 2:04.39
Pauline Muhonja Ndusu – 2:04.92
800m men
Kelvin Kimtai Loti – 1:45.04
Laban Kipkorir Chepkwony – 1:45.19
Brian Musyoka Masai – 1:45.82
1500m women
Mary Nyaruai Ekiru – 4:09.60
Faith Chebet – 4:11.64
Vivian Kiprotich Chebet – 4:12.45
1500m men
Reynold Cheruiyot Kipkorir – 3:36.1
Brian Kiprop Komen – 3:36.4
Dominic Kiptoo Barngetuny – 3:37.4
3000m steeplechase women
Diana Chepkemoi – 9:36.76
Mercy Koskey Chepngeno – 9:38.87
Mercy Chepngeno Mageso – 9:45.27
3000m steeplechase men
Peter Kipngeno Rono – 8:33.21
Shadrack Kibiwot Too – 8:34.46
5000m women
Maurine Jepkoech Chebor – 15:51.04
Joyline Chepkemoi – 15:53.08
Cynthia Chepkurui – 16:00.99
5000m men
Denis Kipkoech Kemboi – (no time shown)
Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi – 13:03.17
Laban Kiptoo Kosgei – 13:17.26
10,000m women
Diana Wanza – 32:12.1
Mercy Chepngeno Mageso – 32:27.2
Phenah Yego Siyoi – 32:47.4
10,000m men
Kevin Chesang – 28:25.2
Silas Senchura – 28:18.46
Mathew Kipruto Kipkoech – 27:42.26
20km race walk mwn
Samuel Kireri Gathimba – 1:23:57
Stephen Ndangiri Kihu – 1:26:27
20km race walk women
Sylvia Jerono Kemboi – 1:43:34
Caren Naliaka Simiyu – 1:46:26
High jump women
Faith Jepkembioi Kipsang – 1.80
Asbel Kiprop Kemboi – 2.15
High jump men
Zeddy Jesire Chongwo – 6.23
Isaac Ndute Kimunu – (no time shown)
Triple jump women
Martha Monyenche Nyabuto – 13.24A
Faith Jepkembioi Kipsang – 13.06A
Winnie Chepngetich Bii – 14.01
Triple jump men
Amos Musili Mwendwa – 16.63A
Gilbert Pkemoi – 16.13A
Kevin Kemboi Kiprono – 16.34
Shot put women
Belinda Adhiambo Oburu – 15.74
Sarah Atieno Okumu – 15.46
Discus women
Caroline Cherotich
Hammer Women
Roseline Nyanchama
Hammer Men
Dominic Ongidi
Javelin Men
Boniface Kyalo
Alexander Kiprotich
Julius Yego