Kenyan long-distance runner Margaret Chelimo, fresh off her silver medal win at the World Road Running Championships, has set her sights on securing gold in her future endeavours.
Chelimo, who has collected multiple silver medals throughout her career, is determined to reach the top step of the podium in international competitions.
Reflecting on her accomplishments, Chelimo noted, “When talking about medals, I think I have three silver that I have won in my career so far. However, I am holding out hope that I will be winning gold soon. It is something I am working towards.”
Her impressive silver medal collection includes second-place finishes at the 2019 World Championships in Doha and the 2018 Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast. She also claimed silver at the African Championships in 2016.
Chelimo’s most recent silver medal came at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia, where she finished second in the women’s half marathon with a time of 1:07:26. Despite her consistent success in securing podium spots, she expressed her ambition to elevate her performance to the highest level.
Regarding her silver medal in the world half marathon, Chelimo shared her joy, saying, “The race was quite enjoyable…winning silver in the world half marathon means a lot to me. It is a medal that I treasure a lot. I was very elated when I crossed the finish line.”
Chelimo now shifts her focus to the National Cross Country series, where she aims to secure a spot on the Kenyan team for the upcoming World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
She views the World Cross Country Championships as a valuable preparation opportunity for the Olympics, and her recent success in Riga has revitalized her season.
“The World Cross Country Championships will be a perfect preparation for the Olympics as well. My season didn’t start so well but going to Budapest gave me a new lease of life,” Chelimo stated with determination. As she continues her journey, she aspires to transform her silver streak into a quest for gold on the world stage.
