World Under-20 10,000m champion Rhonex Kipruto during planting of tree seedlings at their home in Kimamet village, Metkei, Elgeyo-Marakwet County after a morning training session on May 2, 2020 as they keep themselves busy due to Covid-19 pandemic. Kimamet is along the Kerio Valley escarpment and the trees will help preventing mudslides. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In his great form he was all set to assault his own record before the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the athletics calendar
On this day, the two were playing their part in keeping the planet green by planting several tree seedlings
He has taken missing his much anticipated runs in the Diamond League in his stride and looking ahead to other promises
Conoravirus lockdown has only made Rhonex Kipruto hungrier and he is now thinking of lowering his person best in 10 kilometres that happens to be the world record.
The World Under-20 men’s 10,000m champion believes that with good preparations his record can dip further.