Protests have been raised by race walkers, Emily Ngii and Samuel Gathimba after their names were excluded from the Kenyan final Olympics list.
The world champion has replaced Kamar Etyang who finished second in the TeamKenya Olympic trials in June.
This year's edition will however be unique in the sense that a hybrid format of the marathon is set to be adapted. There will be a physical marathon that is limited to 2,500 selected elite local and international runners.
When the race began, Hassan then turned the screws, but Kipyegon was on her heels,this time the Dutchwoman did not have it her way.
The question that still lingers in our minds is whether measures are being put in place to tackle this issue and finally bring inclusivity in sports.
Quite certainly, the Olympic committee looks pretty much focused on ensuring the games run smoothly and are uniquely executed in line with Tokyo's current themes.
It's surely a venture into uncharted territory guarded by Jamaican and American athletes but Africans have certainly showcased their diehard spirit. Here are some of the outstanding athletes the continent has been able to produce.
The four-time Olympic champion missed the qualifying time in an invitational 10,000m at the British Athletics Championships in Manchester by 19 seconds.
In the trailer released on Thursday June 24, 2021, Kipchoge trains hard to run under 26.2 miles(42.159km) in Vienna, Austria .
She is not allowed to compete in events between 400m and one mile without taking testosterone-reducing drugs following a rule introduced by World Athletics in 2019.
In the 400m race, Menza yet again stole the show after crossing the line first in 50.9 seconds followed by Kisii based, Isaac Atima 51.3 seconds and Nyeri's George Waweru, 51.6 seconds.
For the First time in 53-years two sprinters, Ferdinand Omanyala and Mark Otieno have made it to the Olympics Hellen Syombua has meanwhile been selected to represent Team Kenya in the 400m women
Kipruto came into the race nursing a foot injury and it was Kibiwott and Bett who exchanged leads before Kibiwott won in 8:17.26, Bett came in second in 8:17.61. Benjamin Kigen finished third in 8:21.32.
Obiri won the 10,000m in 30:53.60 to book a double.
Kiyeng clocked 9:24.5 ahead of Chepkoech’s 9:25.0 to book for Olympics slots. Former Commonwealth Games champion Purity Kirui was third in 9:26.6.
The 800m final however poses to be one of the most anticipated event on saturday with four world beaters battling out for the ticket to Tokyo.
The Kenya Prison athlete posted a time of 14:52.18 to finish ahead of Obiri 14:52.51 of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Agnes Jebet Tirop (14:53.91) finished third.
Athletics Kenya (AK) has already confirmed athletes from neighbouring countries; Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan will grace the three-day event.
The event is due to take place in Nairobi between August 17 and 22 having been rearranged following its postponement last year. In 2018, Britain also pulled out of the World Athletics U18 Championships held in Nairobi due to 'Security concerns'.
Two-time Olympic 10,000m champion Mo Farah is set to attempt Tokyo Olympic Games qualification at the British Athletics Championships on June 25 in Manchester.
