Gathimba eyes redemption at World Walk Race after missing Tokyo ticket

After failing to qualify for the Tokyo World Championships, 2019 African race walk champion Samuel Gathimba has shifted his gaze to Brazil for the 2026 World Race Walking Championships slated for April in Brasilia.

‎The seasoned 37-year-old, chasing a fifth World Championships appearance, was targeting the 1:19:20 qualifying mark in the 20km race walk during the July 22 national trials at Ulinzi Sports Complex.