- Rosemary Wanjiru has disclosed that she is yet to make the decision concerning taking part in the upcoming World Athletics Championships.
- Wanjiru describes Japan, where the championships will take place, as her second home.
- The experienced runner is set to compete in the 2025 Tokyo Marathon on Sunday.
Kenyan runner Rosemary Wanjiru has divulged that she is yet to make up her mind about competing in the Tokyo World Athletics Championships 2025.
Wanjiru, who is set to battle for this year’s Tokyo Marathon title on Sunday, March 3, is one of the best candidates to represent Kenya in the event that will be held in September.
The 30-year-old moved to Japan as a teenager, trained and competed in numerous races in the Asian country, hence she shall not find it difficult to acclimatize.
However, according to Wanjiru, she is yet to make a decision with regard to donning the Kenya Jersey in the much awaited global competition.
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“Japan is a second home for me. So, running in Tokyo is a joy for me. And there are so many people providing support for me while I am competing in the race. The course is excellent. I think all the athletes will be able to achieve good times.
In terms of world athletics championships, I don’t know what is going to happen. So, it is still a question mark,” explained Wanjiru.
Stiff competition
The one-time African Games silver medalist will have to fight for the ticket to the world championships with several other stars.
These stars include the current world record holder Ruth Chepngetich, multiple Boston Marathon winner Hellen Obiri and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games winner Peres Jepchirchir.
Nonetheless, Wanjiru can increase her chances of making it to Kenya’s squad by improving her lifetime best on Sunday.
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The athlete, who spoke during a well-organized press conference that was held on Friday, February 28, expressed confidence in lowering her personal best.
“I am very happy to be running in the Tokyo Marathon once again. Thank you very much to the organizers for inviting me again.
My physical condition is excellent. I have done very good training and I am looking forward to Sunday’s race,” she ended.
Wanjiru will compete for the prestigious title with the likes of the defending champion Sutume Kebede and Tigist Ketema.
Kebede and Ketema, who are both Ethiopian citizens, have faster personal bests compared to Wanjiru hence they are the favorites to shine on Sunday.
Some of the 2025 Tokyo Marathon elite entries
- Sutume Kebede: 2:15:55 (Ethiopia)
- Tigist Ketema: 2:16:07 (Ethiopia)
- Rosemary Wanjiru: 2:16:14 (Kenya)
- Winfridah Moraa Moseti: 2:18:25 (Kenya)
- Magdalyne Masai: 2:18:58 (Kenya)
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