This archive report was first published on 26 September 2019.
Kenya's Alphas Kishoiyan, the national 400m champion, is gearing up for the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, which kicked off on Friday, September 27, 2019.
Having recently competed in the 12th African Games in Morocco, where he finished fifth, Kishoiyan is relying on his experience from past championships to propel him through to the finals.
Alongside Emmanuel Korir, Kishoiyan is Kenya's only representative in the one-lap race, with Korir yet to decide if he will double up alongside his 800m specialty.
'I will go and do my best. I will try to control my race from the heats and see if I can make it to the finals but I promise my fans that I will deliver,' Kishoiyan said.
At 24 years old, Kishoiyan has a wealth of experience, having won silver in the 2011 World Youth Championships and making his senior debut at the 2015 Championships, although he didn't progress beyond the preliminary stage.
Despite missing out on the last edition held in London, Kishoiyan is confident that his experience will be key in his approach to the race, from heats to semis and finals.
'Experience is very important and for me being there before I think it will be essential in how I approach the race,' he added.
Kishoiyan will also be part of the 4x400m mixed relay team, alongside Alex Sampao, Joseph Poghisio, Mary Moraa, and Gladys Musyoki, who are aiming to repeat their bronze medal win at the World Relay championships held in May in Japan.
