After dominating the world steeplechase scene, Ezekiel Kemboi is set to make his marathon debut in April when he hits the road.
Kemboi has been training hard in Eldoret and is looking to clinch the title there in Germany.
Kemboi announced his retirement from the track in London last year during the World Championships after emerging 11th in a race that saw Conseslus Kipruto bag the gold medal.
By this time his prowess in steeplechase, a race he had dominated to close to a decade was dwindling.
“I quit the track to give a chance to younger athletes to take over. I am proud of what I achieved over the years,”
He says he decided to try out in marathon after being inspired by world champion and current record holder Eliud Kipchoge.
“I was motivated by Kipchoge with whom we were together in 2003 during the World Championships. I am now following him in the marathon, where I want to perform well just like in the track,” said Kemboi.
Kemboi has already participated in 10 road races winning several of them.