THIRD MEDAL FOR KENYA

Waithaka gives Kenya silver medal in men's 10,000m

Waithaka posted 27:27.90 in a sprint duel with Joshua Cheptegei who defended his world title by winning gold in 27:27.43.

In Summary

•Hellen Obiri and Margaret Chelimo won the countries first medals silver and bronze respectively in the women's 10,000m.

•Daniel Mateiko finished eight in 27:33.57 while Rodgers Kwemoi came home a disappointing 15th in 27:52.16.

Waithaka in 10,000m final action
Waithaka in 10,000m final action
Image: WORLD ATHLETICS

Stanley Waithaka Mburu bagged Team Kenya's second silver medal in the 10,000m at the ongoing World Athletic championships in Oregon.

Hellen Obiri and Margaret Chelimo won the countries first medals silver and bronze respectively in the women's 10,000m.

Waithaka overcame an early fall to post 27:27.90 in a sprint duel with Joshua Cheptegei who defended  his world title by winning gold in 27:27.43. 

Another Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo took the final podium position in 27:27.97. Olympic champion Solomon Barega came home a disappointing fifth in 27:28.39.

Daniel Mateiko finished eight in 27:33.57 while Rodgers Kwemoi came home a disappointing 15th in 27:52.16.