Kenya's Olympic representatives in the men's 800m, Michael Saruni and Emmanuel Korir believe they can defend the title won by David Rudisha at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Saruni said a gold for Kenya at the Tokyo Olympics will cement the country's longstanding reputation as a powerhouse in this middle distance race. It is a dream come true to be at the Olympics and I am excited to be representing my country," Saruni said. With the world record holder Rudisha absent from Tokyo, the onus will be on Saruni, Korir and world bronze medalist Ferguson Rotich to fly the country's flag at the quadrennial games. All I want is to do my best and bring home a medal," Korir, who also resides in the U.S, said.

Source: The Star July 27, 2021 01:52 UTC