This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Kenyan marathon champion Lawrence Cherono has confirmed his participation in the Chicago Marathon, where he will face off against Britain's Mo Farah.
Cherono, who won the Boston Marathon in April, is focused on making two wins in a year in major US marathons.
Speaking from his training base in Kaptagat, Cherono said he is feeling strong and ready for the challenge in Chicago.
He added that his determination and drive to excel in major marathon races will help him achieve his dream of making the Kenya team to the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, should he win in Chicago.
Cherono has been training hard, with his last outing being a half marathon race in Colombia last month, where he finished second in 64.09 minutes.
He also finished second at the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon in San Diego, California, clocking 60:46 minutes.
Cherono will face a tough challenge in Chicago, as he will be up against the experienced Mo Farah, who won the race in 2018 and is focused on defending his title on October 13.
