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Steeplechaser Simon Koech is plotting an Olympic debut as he fights for a slot at the upcoming national trials.
African Games bronze medallist Simon Koech will be looking to bounce back as he eyes the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Koech’s main focus will be to qualify for the event at the Olympic trials coming up this weekend at the Nyayo National Stadium. The 21-year-old has been in fair shape this season, and he has hopes to rewrite history in the city of love.
The former world under-20 bronze medallist is aware of the tough opposition awaiting him in the trials and he is ready to striker.
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13:05 - 17.12.2023
ATHLETICS Steeplechaser Simon Koech outlines lessons learnt during the 2023 track season
Youngster Simon Koech has disclosed the key lessons he learnt during the 2023 track and field season.
“For now, the most important thing for me is to work extra hard and get into the Kenyan team,” Koech said following his second-place finish at the National Championships that were held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.
The event was also used as trials for the Africa Senior Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon, and Koech intends to also improve on his bronze medal from the African Games.
He opened his season with a second-place finish at the African Games trials before finishing third at the African Games. He also competed in the 5000m, where he finished eighth.
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“Whenever I step foot on the track, I usually start planning on the best way to execute a race. It depends on the pace and hoe each lap is going. I expect to do much better with the help of God,” he added.
Meanwhile, Koech made an impact last season, with a qualification to the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary but did not live up to the billing, fading to finish seventh.
However, he bounced back at the Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Meeting final in Eugene, Oregon, where he claimed his first trophy. Koech clocked a stunning 8:06.26 to win the race, sending warning shots to Ethiopians and Moroccans this Olympic season.
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Talented road runner Rhonex Kipruto has promised to fight for the truth and noted that he is innocent following his six-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
The youngster launched his career in 2021, where he made his first national team, competing at the World Under-20 Championships. In 2022, Koech did not compete in any race and he made a comeback in 2023.
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