Men’s 5000m: Kibet leaves room for improvement after good show at Kip Keino Classic
The 2021 World Under 20 5000m bronze medalist Levy Kibet admits he could do better than his second-place finish at Saturday’s Absa Kip Keino Classic at the Nyayo National Stadium.
The 20-year-old said speed is one of his weakest areas he will be working on as he prepares to represent the country at upcoming international assignments.
“The race was good, and I just need to improve on my speed work especially the last 200m as the track season starts,” Kibet said.
The youngster clocked 13:38.39 to finish second in the men’s 5000m as Ethiopian teenager Abdisa Fayisa crossed the finish line first, in a personal best of 13:34.77.
World Cross Country Championships finalist Charles Rotich came third in a personal best of 13:39.16.
Considering the World Continental Tour Gold event is his first race this season, Kibet is optimistic his performance on the day portends good things for other races to come.
“My next race is the Adidas Adizero that shall be held on April 27 in Germany,” he revealed.
Meanwhile, Rotich revealed his hunger for more, adding that he will only be satisfied with a place at the Olympics in Paris.
“The competition was tough. I want to work hard in my training as I aim a place in team Kenya to the 2024 Paris Olympics,” he said.
The youngster finished sixth in the men’s Under 20 race at last month’s World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
