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Ngetich plans to build her speed ahead of Tokyo Worlds

From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet celebrate winning 10, 000m race in positions 1,2,3 respectively at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on July 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Missing out on Team Kenya to last year’s Paris Olympics because of an injury might have dampened Agnes Ngetich’s spirit, but that aside, the 10km record holder is getting ready for a major assignment this year.

An in-form Ngetich has earned her place in Team Kenya for the Tokyo World Championships beginning September 13 and is executing her plans for a medal one step at a time.

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