Indeed waiting to pounce on Obiri will be Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana, who has recovered from injury, Genzebe Dibaba, Senberi Teferi and horde of upcoming athletes from all over the world. But the 27-year-old Kenya is ready for the battle.

Obiri won silver behind gold medalist Cheruiyot in the Rio Olympics ahead of Ethiopian Ayana, the reigning world champion and 10,000m world record holder who grabbed bronze.

Her only show in the World Championships dates back to 2011 in Daegu, where she finished tenth in the 1,500m race. In Moscow 2013, she improved to claim bronze in the 1,500m race.

In 2017, in Beijing, Ethiopia ruled the roost claiming a clean sweep and Obiri together with Margaret Chelimo will carry Kenya's hope to amend the rout.

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