This archive report was first published on 23 October 2019.
October 23, 2019
After a disappointing pull-out from the World athletics championships, Daniel Simiu remains focused on his goal of winning the Standard Chartered 10km race on Sunday.
Simiu, the national 5,000m champion, failed to represent the country at this year's IAAF World Championships after failing to meet anti-doping regulations that required him to have a minimum of three out-of-competition tests.
However, the athlete is optimistic about his chances of winning the upcoming race, citing his recent victories in the Kisii 10km road race and the Family Bank half marathon in Eldoret.
"Things are looking up for me. Before the national trials, I was relatively unknown. I didn't have a manager and I have managed to secure one, Malcom Anderson's Moyo Sports," said Simiu, who trains in Iten under the guidance of Eric Kibet.
Simiu started running while a student at Aiyam Secondary School in Laikipia County and took running seriously when he finished his secondary school education in 2016.
"I used to watch athletes on television and read newspapers and promised myself that one day, people will watch me too," remembered Simiu.
Meanwhile, some roads will be closed on Sunday for the event, including Uhuru Highway, Kenyatta Avenue, Harambee Avenue, Bunyala Road, Lusaka Road, Haile Selassie and Waiyaki Way.
