Peres Jepchirchir, crowned Olympic marathon champion at the Tokyo Olympics in August 2021, will not be present in Eugene, United States, for the World Championships in Athletics scheduled for July 15-24. The 28-year-old Kenyan announced that she suffered a hip injury and had to take a rest period. Double world half-marathon champion, she was the favorite for the marathon title. In his absence, Kenya’s hopes rest on Ruth Chepngetich, 27 and world champion in 2019.
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir forfeits Eugene Worlds
