Kenya’s Leonard Bett led compatriot Cleophas Kandie to the final in the chilly morning at Kasarani. Kenya's Leonard Bett (left), Ethiopia's Girma Diriba (centre) and South Africa's Robert De Villiers lead the field in the 2000m steeplechase semi-finals during the IAAF World Under 18 Athletics Championships on July 14, 2017 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Kenya's Cleophas Kandie (right) and Ethiopia's Alemu Kitessa clear a hurdle in the 2000m steeplechase semi-finals during the IAAF World Under 18 Athletics Championships on July 14, 2017 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Bett and Cleophas Kandie now have the onus of making sure that they uphold Kenya’s rich legacy when during the final on Sunday. “The Ethiopian might have carried the day but let us wait until the final to see who will have the final laugh,” said Kandie.

Source: Daily Nation July 14, 2017 08:32 UTC