Kenyan young star dominate Wesley Powell Benjamin Track & Field Meet in Jamaica

Kenya continued to dominate at the Wesley Powell Benjamin Track and Field Series held on Saturday (14) at the National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica.

The name on the payroll was of 17 year-old Bryan Achau of St Jago High School who stunned his opponents in the 5000m, where he led from the gun to tape as he claimed the title in a more dominating way of more than 150m as he cut the tape in a time of 15:40.78.

Achau, who was a spectator last year, has showcased his potential with impressive wins on local soil in the latter part of this year. At the Reggae Marathon in Negril, he dominated the 10K, clocking 32:53 with his closest opponent coming home almost four minutes later.

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“This is only the start of what could be a special season for me,” said Achau. “I am not surprised by my win and the margin as I have a great programme, and greater things will come. I thank the St Jago family for embracing me, especially my coach Davon Spence who ensures I am well taken care of. I just want them to cheer me on, and I will not let them down.”

“He is a very special athlete, and I feel proud to work with him. We are definitely eyeing the Class One 1500m record,” he said. “Achau is four months away but he is on the right track, and great things are expected.”

The 1500m record, set by Bellefield High Schools Kemoy Campbell in 2010, stands at 3:45.54.

Last year Brian Kiprop and Ethan Gioko both from Kenya claimed a one-two finish in the Class One boys’ 1500m.