May 1, 2022 - The Kip Keino Classic is shaping up to be a thrilling event, with Olympic champion Marcel Jacobs joining the fray. Jacobs will face off against homeboy and African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala in what promises to be an electrifying competition.
According to Race Director Barnaba Korir, Jacobs will be in Nairobi for the Continental Gold Tour meet, where he will compete against a talented field that already includes Fred Kerley, who finished second behind Jacobs in Tokyo, and Kenny Bednarek, who finished second in Tokyo in the 200m.
Jacobs' participation adds to the excitement of the event, which is already generating significant buzz. The Kip Keino Classic is set to take place this weekend, and fans are eagerly anticipating the showdown between Jacobs and Omanyala.
