The two are among five nominees in the sportswoman of the year category, which also includes world marathon record holder Ruth Chepng'etich, Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri and Olympic 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist Faith Cherotich.

Last year, Chebet enjoyed her most successful season to date, which included two world records, two Olympics titles and a successful defence of the World Cross Country crown.

Equally staking her claim to the SOYA top gong is Chepng'etich who became the first-ever female marathoner to run a sub-2:10 when she clocked a world record of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in October.

The 2019 World champion also won the Buenos Aires Half Marathon after clocking 1:05:58. The awards are slated for slated for the April 16 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

--ChannelAfrica--