This archive report was first published on 31 October 2021.
Peres Jepchirchir, the Olympic marathon champion from Kenya, is set to compete in the 50th edition of the New York City marathon, seeking another glory just three months after winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, on August 7, 2021.
She will be seeking another glory in the New York City marathon, a week from today, after barely three months of winning gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Speaking to the press, Jepchirchir expressed confidence that she will produce impressive results in New York, despite having only two months to prepare for the race.
She has been taking part in noble initiatives such as planting trees as she builds her mental strength ahead of the New York City Marathon race on Sunday.
“I have trained well and although the time for preparation was short, I am well prepared,” the Valencia marathon champion said.
She continued: “To minimize stress ahead of the race, I have chosen to take time to engage in environmental conservation and growing food during the last few days of the competition.”
Other notable athletes set to compete in the New York City marathon include Viola Cheptoo, who has recently been speaking up against gender-based violence, following the death of her compatriot Agnes Tirop, and Nancy Kiprop of Kenya, who finished fourth in the 2019 edition of the New York City 42km race.
