The 31-year-old Kenyan will make the attempt in Paris on 26 June.
MoreLokedi won in 2:17:22, taking two minutes and 37 seconds off the course record that had stood for 11 years
MoreObiri is one of several strong Kenyans in the field, alongside two-time Boston winner Edna Kiplagat and 2022 New York Marathon winner Sharon Lokedi
MoreThe team will now finalise its preparations in Egypt before kicking off their campaign on Thursday, 1st May 2025 at 10:00 PM EAT, with a clash against Morocco at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo.
MoreThe previous world record of 14:13 had been set by her compatriot Agnes Ngetich in Valencia on 14 January 2024
MoreOlympic champions Beatrice Chebet and Emanuel Wanyonyi scooped the Sportswoman and Sportswoman of the Year awards respectively.
MoreThe Rising Stars secured their spot through the CECAFA qualifiers and are now gearing up to compete among Africa’s elite youth sides.
MoreThe 2025 SOYA Awards will celebrate Kenya’s finest athletes, coaches, and teams across multiple disciplines.
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