Wiseman Were dominated the 400-meter hurdles at the Absa Kip Keino Classic held at Nairobi's Ulinzi Sports Complex. The Kenyan athlete finished the race at 48.36 seconds. His time earned him a spot at the World Athletics Championships happening later this year. Were beat Botswana's Kemorena Tisang who came second at 48.59 seconds. Kenya's Kipkorir Rotich grabbed third place with a time of 49.17 seconds.
Were wants to run faster times and compete at more Diamond League events. He aims for a sub-47 second performance during future races. Tisang plans to return to Kenya for another race against Were. The Botswana runner believes both athletes can achieve a 47-second time together. Rotich celebrated his personal best performance during Saturday's competition.
Mercy Oketch broke Kenya's national record during the women's 400-meter race. She crossed the finish line at 50.14 seconds and secured her qualification for the World Championships. Oketch beat Uganda's Shida Leni who finished second at 50.93 seconds. Kenya's Mercy Chebet came third with 51.52 seconds. The new record broke Mary Moraa's previous mark of 50.38 seconds from 2023.
Were wants to run faster times and compete at more Diamond League events. He aims for a sub-47 second performance during future races. Tisang plans to return to Kenya for another race against Were. The Botswana runner believes both athletes can achieve a 47-second time together. Rotich celebrated his personal best performance during Saturday's competition.
Mercy Oketch broke Kenya's national record during the women's 400-meter race. She crossed the finish line at 50.14 seconds and secured her qualification for the World Championships. Oketch beat Uganda's Shida Leni who finished second at 50.93 seconds. Kenya's Mercy Chebet came third with 51.52 seconds. The new record broke Mary Moraa's previous mark of 50.38 seconds from 2023.
