NAIROBI, July 6: Kenya’s 37-member athletics squad named on Saturday for next month’s Olympic Games in Beijing after the two-day national trials at the Nyayo national stadium.

Squad:

Men’s:

Marathon: Martin Lel, Robert Cheruiyot, Samuel Wanjiru.

10,000m: Moses Ndiema Masai, Martin Mathathi, Micah Kogo.

5,000m: Edwin Soi, Eliud Kipchoge, Thomas Longosiwa.

1,500m: Augustine Kiprono Choge, Asbel Kiprop, Nicholas Kemboi.

800m: Wilfred Bungei, Boaz Kiplagat, Alfred Kirwa Yego.

400m: Vincent Mumo

3,000m Steeplechase: Ezekiel Kemboi, Brimin Kipruto, Richard Mateelong.

20KM Walk: David Kimutai

Women’s:

Marathon: Catherine Ndereba, Martha Komu, Selina Kosgei.

10,000m: Lucy Kabuu, Grace Momanyi, Linet Masai.

5,000m: Priscah Jepleting, Sylvia Kibet, Vivian Cheruiyot.

1,500m: Viola Kibiwot, Nancy Jebet Langat.

800m: Pamela Jelimo, Janeth Jepkosgei.

400m: Elizabeth Muthoka

3,000m Steeplechase: Ruth Bosibori, Eunice Jepkorir, Veronica Nyaruai.—AFP

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