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Daniel Simiu Ebenyo capped his season with an impressive marathon debut at Chicago Marathon, finishing fifth in 2:06:04 and has expressed determination to continue building his legacy.
After a quite dramatic season, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo rounded up his season with a full marathon debut at the Chicago Marathon.
The world 10,000m silver medallist finished an impressive fifth in the race, clocking 2:06:04 to cross the finish line. Daniel Ebenyo’s performance at the Chicago Marathon is just a sign that he is just getting started in the marathon and will be a force to reckon with in upcoming races.
Following his performance in Chicago, Daniel Ebenyo expressed the desire to keep going and is more determined than ever to continue leaving a huge legacy in every start line he steps on. This year has not been the smoothest for the 29-year-old and he pointed out that overcoming such is a testimony that nothing is impossible.
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13:30 - 12.10.2024
Daniel Ebenyo set to channel late Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago Marathon debut
Ebenyo is eager to impress at this year's Chicago Marathon after missing out on the 2024 Paris Olympics games.
“My determination is bigger than any obstacle that comes my way. I've already seen how I have overcome so much, I keep going and I say LETGODLEAD #Nkai Nchoo Yoo Nkishon 🙏🏾,” Daniel Ebenyo shared in a post on his Instagram handle.
The Commonwealth Games 10,000m silver medallist opened his season with a win at the 67° Campaccio-International Cross Country before claiming top honours in the senior men’s race at the Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country Tour.
Ebenyo continued his great form as he went on to win the Berlin Half Marathon while preparing for the Paris Olympic Games. He also claimed the 10,000m title at the AK National Police Service Track and Field Championships.
However, Daniel Ebenyo faced a huge setback as he was gearing up for the men’s 10,000m Olympic trials at the Prefontaine Classic following a visa hitch. He arrived in Eugene later than other athletes. During the race, he fell and finished outside the podium, missing out on an opportunity to represent the country in the 10,000m at the Olympics.
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07:20 - 14.10.2024
Eliud Kipchoge motivated to bounce back stronger after Paris Olympics setback
Following his Paris Olympic setback, Eliud Kipchoge remains motivated to return stronger next season, taking a gradual approach to training while aiming to complete the six major marathons.
The Kenyan distance sensation opted out of the 5000m at the Kenyan Olympic trials and shifted focus to his full marathon debut in Chicago. He competed in the B.A.A. 10K where he finished third and went on to finish second at the Atlanta Journal Constitution Peachtree Road Race before rounding up his season in Chicago.
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