This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
Kenyan athlete Hellen Obiri made history by successfully defending her world 5,000 meters title at the IAAF World Championship in Doha, Qatar, on October 5, 2019. She achieved this feat with a championship record time of 14 minutes and 26.72 seconds.
Obiri's dominance of the 5,000 meters was evident as she won a second consecutive world title in a tight race at the Khalifa International Stadium. Her performance marked a significant milestone in her career, cementing her position as one of the top athletes in the world.
Kenya's medal count now stands at 9, with 4 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals. The country is currently second in the medal table behind the United States.
Obiri's victory was not the only highlight of the event for Kenya. Amos Kiprutoh also secured a bronze medal in the men's marathon, finishing third behind Ethiopia's Lelisa Desisa and compatriot Mosinet Geremew.
The IAAF World Championship in Doha, Qatar, came to a close on October 6, 2019, with Kenya hoping to bag more medals in the 1500 and 10,000 meters finals.
