Event: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025
Dates: September 13–21, 2025 – Tokyo, Japan
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Table of Contents
🏃 Introduction
Kenya has unveiled a star-studded squad for the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo 2025. From the lightning pace of Ferdinand Omanyala to the endurance of Faith Kipyegon and the field power of Julius Yego, the team blends proven champions with exciting new names.
Here’s the full breakdown of athletes representing Kenya in Tokyo, organized by event.
🔥 List of Kenyan Athletes for Tokyo 2025
⚡ Sprints & Hurdles
Kenya’s sprint game keeps growing, with Omanyala leading the charge. Expect fireworks in the men’s 100 m and strong showings in the one-lap events.
- Ferdinand Omanyala – 100 m, 4×100 m Relay
- Mercy Adongo Oketch – 400 m Women
- George Mutinda – 400 m Men
- Brian Onyari Tinega – 400 m Men
- Kevin Kipkorir – 400 m Men
- Wiseman Were Mukhobe – 400 m Hurdles
🏃♀️ Middle Distance – 800 m
This is traditionally Kenya’s hunting ground. With Mary Moraa and Emmanuel Wanyonyi both in the lineup, Tokyo fans can expect bold front-running and dramatic finishes.
- Mary Moraa – 800 m Women
- Lilian Odira – 800 m Women
- Vivian Chebet Kiprotich – 800 m Women
- Sarah Moraa – 800 m Women
- Emmanuel Wanyonyi – 800 m Men
- Nicholas Kiplangat Kebenei – 800 m Men
- Kelvin Kimtai Loti – 800 m Men
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🏆 The 1500 m
The “metric mile” is where Kenya has dominated for decades. With Faith Kipyegon chasing more history, this will be one of the most watched races in Tokyo.
- Faith Kipyegon – 1500 m Women
- Nelly Chepchirchir – 1500 m Women
- Susan Lokayo Ejore – 1500 m Women
- Dorcas Ewoi – 1500 m Women
- Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech – 1500 m Men
- Reynold Cheruiyot – 1500 m Men
- Timothy Cheruiyot – 1500 m Men
💧 Steeplechase
No World Championships feels complete without Kenyan steeplechase drama. The women’s and men’s lineups look hungry for medals.
- Faith Cherotich – 3000 m SC Women
- Doris Lemngole Cherop – 3000 m SC Women
- Pamela Kosgei – 3000 m SC Women
- Edmund Serem – 3000 m SC Men
- Simon Kiprop Koech – 3000 m SC Men
- Abraham Kibiwot – 3000 m SC Men
🏃 5000 m & 10,000 m
The track distance squad is loaded with global champions like Beatrice Chebet and Agnes Ngetich. Expect strong medal pushes in Tokyo.
5000 m Women
- Faith Kipyegon
- Beatrice Chebet
- Agnes Jebet Ngetich
- Margaret Akidor
5000 m Men
- Nicholas Kipkorir
- Cornelius Kemboi
- Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang
- Jacob Krop
10,000 m Women
- Beatrice Chebet
- Agnes Jebet Ngetich
- Janeth Chepngetich
10,000 m Men
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🏃♂️ Marathon Men and Women
The marathon remains Kenya’s global crown. With Peres Jepchirchir headlining the women’s side and a deep men’s squad, expect dominance.
Marathon Women
Marathon Men
🎯 Field Events
Kenya is diversifying beyond track. Julius Yego returns in the javelin, alongside history-makers in women’s throws and jumps.
- Julius Yego – Javelin Men
- Irene Jepkemboi – Javelin Women (first Kenyan woman beyond 60 m)
- Winny Chepngetich Bii – Triple Jump Women
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🤝 Relays
Kenya is fielding both men’s and mixed relay squads—fast, youthful, and ready to test themselves against the world’s best.
4×100 m Relay Men
- Ferdinand Omanyala
- Steve Onyango Odhiambo
- Meshack Kitsubuli Babu
- Mark Otieno Odhiambo
- Dennis Mwai
- Clinton Aluvi Owatinya
- Isaac Kundu Omurwa (Reserve)
4×400 m Relay (Men & Mixed)
- Allan Kipyego
- Boniface Ontuga Mweresa
- Zablon Ekhal Ekwam
- Dennis Masika Mulongo
- David Sanayek Kapirante
- Kelvin Kiprotich Tonui
- Mercy Chebet (Mixed)
- Lanoline Aoko (Mixed)
- Esther Mbagari (Mixed)
FAQs – Team Kenya at World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025
When will the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 take place?
The event will run from 13–21 September 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many athletes has Kenya sent to Tokyo 2025?
Kenya has selected a strong squad across sprints, middle-distance, long-distance, marathons, and relays. The exact number will be updated as Athletics Kenya finalizes entries.
Who are the top Kenyan athletes to watch in Tokyo 2025?
Fans will be following Ferdinand Omanyala (100m), Mary Moraa (800m), Emmanuel Wanyonyi (800m), Beatrice Chebet (5000m), Faith Kipyegon (1500m/5000m), and the men’s marathon team closely.
Where can I watch the World Athletics Championships in Kenya?
Coverage will be available on SuperSport, KBC, and World Athletics’ official YouTube channel. Updates will also be posted on PashaWise throughout the event.
Has Kenya ever hosted or won the World Athletics Championships?
Kenya has never hosted the event, but it is one of the top-performing nations historically, especially in middle and long-distance races. Kenya consistently ranks in the top 3 medal tables.
How does Athletics Kenya select the team for the World Championships?
Selection is based on trials, world rankings, qualification standards, and recent performance. Athletes like Omanyala and Moraa were automatic picks due to their global dominance.
Which events do Kenyans usually dominate?
Kenya is traditionally strong in the 800m, 1500m, 3000m steeplechase, 5000m, 10,000m, and marathons.
Will Faith Kipyegon compete in Tokyo 2025?
Yes, Faith Kipyegon — the double Olympic and World Champion — is expected to defend her dominance in the 1500m and 5000m.
How can Kenyan fans follow live results from Tokyo?
Live results will be available on the World Athletics official website, social media pages, and updates via PashaWise’s coverage.
What time will the races be in Kenya?
Since Tokyo is +6 hours ahead of Kenyan time, morning races in Japan will be late night in Kenya, while evening finals will be in the afternoon Kenyan time
🏁 Conclusion
Kenya’s Tokyo 2025 squad shows depth, variety, and star power—from sprints all the way to marathon glory. With icons like Faith Kipyegon and Peres Jepchirchir alongside rising stars, there’s every reason to expect thrilling races and podium finishes.
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