This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.
Published on July 19, 2019, Emase, a 29-year-old athlete, is back in competition after a year-long knee injury and is now focusing on the national championships to make it to the national team for the World Championship.
Emase, who trains in Town, expressed his readiness for the challenge ahead, saying, 'I have not competed for close to a year now and I am happy to be back. I know the national championships will not be easy but I am ready for the challenge.'
Other notable athletes who performed well at the Prisons Championships include World Under-20 1500m champion George Manangoi, who won the first 1500m semi-final in 3:50.1, and Vincent Keter, who clinched the second semi-final in 3:52.4.
Olympic Games 800m bronze medalist Margaret Nyairera sailed through to the finals of 200m after finishing second in heat one, clocking 24.6. She also finished third in 800m heats.
World 1500m silver medalist Timothy Cheruiyot cruised to an easy victory in 800m semi-finals, remaining on track to defending his title the next day.
The two-day championship will conclude the next day, with the Prisons select team being chosen for national championships and trials for the World Championships, scheduled for August 20-22 at the Nyayo National stadium.
