2017 New York Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor. [Photo/IAAF]
Geoffrey Kamworor, the Kenyan athlete who won the New York Marathon last weekend, says he is aiming to defend his World Half Marathon.
His focus is now on making Team Kenya for the IAAF World Half Marathon in Valencia, Spain next year.
“I’m eyeing a slot in Team Kenya for the World Half Marathon where I will also be defending my title for the third time,” he said after arriving in the country.
He added, “I believe with the training that I have been doing and the experience I have from the past events will help me retain the title.”
Kamworor attributed his success to high discipline at the camp in Kaptagat.
“We normally adhere to the rules in the camp which has brought us good results,” he said.
Kamworor thanked Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, who received him at the finish line in New York on Sunday.
He revealed that Kipchoge has been guiding him.
“I admire Kipchoge (Eliud) who has always been my mentor. We train with him in Kaptagat which is a very conducive place for us.”