"The experience I got in Rio 2016 combined with all the African championships I have won medals inwill play a critical role in shaping the race I will have in Paris. I believe I have now come of age to be able to deliver in a major world event like the Olympic Games," said Gathimba
Despite missing out in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Gathimba remained focused and managed to bounce back in style after clocking 1:18:34 at the Budapest event.
"I have been practicing and I feel I am not only physically prepared but also mentally to do my very best in Paris. My goal is to show Kenya and the world that the walking race is just a prestigious discipline like all the others by winning a medal in Paris," said Gathimba.