The men’s marathon team is hoping to end the gold drought at Rio Olympics as the national stars continue with intensive training. Led by the front-running and reigning London Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge, team Kenya have their work cut out in trying to reclaim the Olympics gold medal, last won by the late Samuel Wanjiru in the 1998 Beijing Olympics. The team is currently training in Kaptagat, Uasin Gishu County, ahead of their departure to Brazil. The team that includes 2016 London Marathon second finisher Stanley Biwott and former Boston Marathon champion and Cherangany MP Wesley Korir did their last long run at the hilly area of Moiben yesterday. Biwott, who is making his debut in the national team, is excited to finally represent his nation and is looking forward to a great competition. “I’m happy to finally represent Kenya. It has been my dream. The team is doing well. My body is responding well and is in good shape. I’m ready for the race. We are going to work as a team to make sure we bring gold to Kenya. The country should pray for us,” said Biwott, a father of two, Rooney Kiptoo and Abigael Chepkoech
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