Commonwealth Games champion Wiseman Were secured his place at the upcoming World Athletics Championships with a commanding victory in the men’s 400m hurdles at the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday afternoon.
Were clocked a personal best of 48.34 seconds to take the win, finishing ahead of Botswana’s Kemorena Tisang, who also posted a personal best of 48.59.
Fellow Kenyan Rotich Kipkorir completed the podium in third with his own PB of 49.17.
“I’m pleased with my performance,” Were said after the race. “Although I’m aiming to go sub-47, I’m happy with the win. My focus now shifts to improving my hurdle clearance as I prepare for the Diamond League.”
