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Obiri and Chelimo open Kenya’s medal count

 

Kenya clinched its first medals at the 18th edition of the World Athletics Championship in Oregon,USA after Hellen Obiri and Margaret Chelimo won Silver and Bronze respectively in the women’s 10,000m final.

Obiri who has now added a silver to her two world titles won in 5,000m and clocked a personal best of 30.10.02 to finish second behind winner Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey who had to overcome Kenya’s twin attack to emerge victorious in 30:09.94.

Gidey who holds the world record…

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